Wilbur, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Lincoln County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
922 Population 698/sq mi density
$54,821 Median Income $30,613 per capita
$220,700 Home Value $291,434 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,821 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$220,700 home value, $817/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wilbur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. The area receives 30.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation2,161 ft (659 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density698/sq mi
Coordinates47.7581°N, 118.7119°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.5"
67% below US avg
Snowfall 30.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.69"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.2 / 100
Community Resilience59.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

169 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 6, 2025.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 110 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 148 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 65 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 98 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 91 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 99 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 99 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 111 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 116 km
Dec 22, 1990 9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington M3.4 144 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 118 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 98 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 97 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 107 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 126 km
Sep 13, 2012 10 km ESE of Rock Island, Washington M3.4 108 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 98 km
May 27, 1997 15 km W of Othello, Washington M3.3 114 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 76 km
Sep 3, 1997 4 km WNW of Entiat, Washington M3.3 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 30 km 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 50 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 90 km 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 14 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 90 km 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 92 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 95 km 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 17 km 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 76 km 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 87 km 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 37 km 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 4 km 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 86 km 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 89 km 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 83 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 - 99 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 27 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 100 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 99 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 51 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 99 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 44 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 99 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 75 km
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 70 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 78 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 93 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 19 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 47 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 40 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 57 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 64 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 71 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 29 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 45 km
2001 VIRGINIA L 35,780 87 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 77 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 57 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 25 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 61 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 90 km
2015 CHELAN COMPLEX 21,774 86 km
2012 ST MARYS MISSION ROAD 21,454 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.3 in
April 44°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Wettest

Wilbur has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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