Winthrop, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Okanogan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
404 Population 421/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $40,542 per capita
$471,000 Home Value $608,194 Zillow
$1,080 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$471,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
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. 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 38.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.7°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,754 ft (535 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density421/sq mi
Coordinates48.4716°N, 120.1791°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOkanogan County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
96 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.2"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 59.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.57"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.45"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %61.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)12.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.0 / 100
Community Resilience16.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

315 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 10, 2025.

May 3, 1996 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington M5.4 149 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 25 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 125 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 81 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 143 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 88 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 107 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 55 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 101 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 85 km
Mar 8, 1990 2 km WSW of Swede Heaven, Washington M3.6 119 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 24 km
May 7, 2015 4 km WNW of Lake Cavanaugh, Washington M3.6 141 km
Jan 12, 1997 15 km N of Princeton, Canada M3.5 128 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 81 km
Mar 6, 2005 8 km ENE of Lake Roesiger, Washington M3.5 132 km
May 3, 1996 8 km S of Sultan, Washington M3.5 144 km
May 3, 1996 8 km ENE of Duvall, Washington M3.4 149 km
Apr 21, 2008 12 km E of Verlot, Washington M3.4 114 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

7 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 95 km 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 95 km 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 46 km 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 50 km 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 96 km 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 49 km 0
Jul 4, 1992 EF0 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

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.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CARLTON COMPLEX (276,249 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 CARLTON COMPLEX 276,249 30 km
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 92 km
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 81 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 57 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 62 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 36 km
1994 TYEE CREEK 123,618 74 km
2017 DIAMOND CREEK 117,527 54 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 44 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 88 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 41 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 96 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 22 km
2015 WOLVERINE 66,329 52 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 56 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 75 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 16 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 19 km
2001 REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) 54,456 40 km
2018 CRESCENT MOUNTAIN 53,258 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
April 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 0.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 2.0 in
December 22°F (-5°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Winthrop has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.5").

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