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Wamic, OR
Full City Profile · Oregon · Wasco County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
120
Population
99/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$42,518 per capita
$267,000
Home Value
$382,814 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
3,617 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$267,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wamic experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches. The area receives 21.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2256°N, 121.2927°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Wasco County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 36 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 73 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 88 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 95 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 107 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 110 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 113 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 127 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 128 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 142 km |
| Newberry | Shield | 2,434 m (7,986 ft) | 690 | 167 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 185 km |
| Davis Lake | Volcanic field | 2,163 m (7,096 ft) | -2790 | 189 km |
| Devils Garden | Volcanic field | 1,698 m (5,571 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Wamic has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.4").