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Twisp, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
997
Population
852/sq mi density
$44,607
Median Income
$29,711 per capita
$332,400
Home Value
$438,202 Zillow
$848
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,607 median income, 6.4% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$332,400 home value, $848/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Twisp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.2 inches. The area receives 59.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,595 ft (486 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3610°N, 120.1171°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Okanogan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 88 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 12.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
7 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 | — | 147 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 144 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 148 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 147 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 147 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 79 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 133 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Twisp has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and September the driest (0.8").