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Waterville, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Chelan County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,353
Population
1,555/sq mi density
$75,854
Median Income
$35,302 per capita
$247,300
Home Value
$299,266 Zillow
$1,533
Median Rent
35.4% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
273 sunny days/yr
111
Violent Crime/100K
2,755 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,854 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$247,300 home value, $1,533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
111 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Waterville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,629 ft (801 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,555/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6480°N, 120.0707°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Chelan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 129 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 93 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 155 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 180 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Waterville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.5").