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Wishram, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Klickitat County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
418
Population
253/sq mi density
$41,154
Median Income
$20,221 per capita
$161,200
Home Value
$229,979 Zillow
$870
Median Rent
44.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
173
Violent Crime/100K
3,985 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,154 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$161,200 home value, $870/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wishram experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6613°N, 120.9714°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Klickitat County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1980 | WASHINGTON | Explosion | 250.0 m | 61 | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hood (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 65 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 72 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 73 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 89 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 111 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 128 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 146 km |
| Sand Mountain Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,664 m (5,459 ft) | -950 | 161 km |
| Belknap | Shield(s) | 2,095 m (6,873 ft) | 480 | 168 km |
| Three Sisters | Complex | 3,159 m (10,364 ft) | 440 | 181 km |
| Bachelor | Stratovolcano | 2,763 m (9,065 ft) | -5800 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
Wishram has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").