Wenatchee, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
35,502
Population
3,337/sq mi density
$70,000
Median Income
$36,544 per capita
$391,200
Home Value
$494,357 Zillow
$1,194
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
242
Violent Crime/100K
2,818 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$391,200 home value, $1,194/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wenatchee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.0 inches. The area receives 16.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4360°N, 120.3293°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kittitas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 23.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (95 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 95 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 126 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 163 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 185 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Wettest |
Wenatchee has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.2").