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Yakima, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Yakima County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
96,810
Population
3,446/sq mi density
$59,228
Median Income
$29,027 per capita
$273,400
Home Value
$355,051 Zillow
$1,075
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
278 sunny days/yr
446
Violent Crime/100K
2,892 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,228 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$273,400 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Yakima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,194 ft (364 m) |
| Area | 27.7 sq mi (71.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,446/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5909°N, 120.5494°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yakima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tri-Cities (PSC) 72 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 67.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 7 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
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 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 84 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 97 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 122 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 132 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 142 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 162 km |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Yakima has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 29°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.2").