Twin Lakes, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Ferry County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
101 Population 24/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $29,949 per capita
$300,000 Home Value $262,989 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 15.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$300,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Twin Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation2,590 ft (789 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates48.2622°N, 118.3591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFerry County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.56"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.1 on May 15, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 114 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 49 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 96 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 144 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 96 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 115 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 123 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 101 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 149 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 141 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 139 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 113 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 145 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 94 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 148 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 138 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 149 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 137 km
Jan 14, 2004 2 km S of Manson, Washington M3.3 141 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 42 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 57 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 44 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 47 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 44 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 47 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 77 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 75 km 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 51 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 76 km 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 42 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 71 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 90 km 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 69 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 38 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 49 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 38 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 38 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 56 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 38 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 43 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 38 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 46 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 86 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 76 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 74 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 69 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 70 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 31 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 66 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 13 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 65 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 33 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 40 km
2001 VIRGINIA L 35,780 93 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 73 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 86 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 79 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 24 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 81 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 94 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 1.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.6 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.5 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Wettest

Twin Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (0.6").

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