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Winthrop, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
404
Population
421/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$40,542 per capita
$471,000
Home Value
$603,053 Zillow
$1,080
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
274 sunny days/yr
656
Violent Crime/100K
1,094 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$471,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
656 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Winthrop 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 | 1,754 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 421/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4716°N, 120.1791°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Okanogan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 96 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
5 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 | — | 150 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 150 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 150 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 150 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 80 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 125 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Winthrop has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.8").