Weather & Climate in Albion, WA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Albion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 20.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 32.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 2,248 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	48.2°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,248 ft (685 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	1,149/sq mi
Coordinates	46.7916°N, 117.2512°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Whitman County County
Nearest Airport	Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.4"

46% below US avg

Snowfall 32.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.68"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	39.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.8 / 100
Community Resilience	50.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Moderate
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	121 km	9 km
Aug 17, 1994	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M4.1	135 km	2 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	120 km	11 km
Nov 11, 2001	3 km NE of Spokane, Washington	M4.0	100 km	4 km
Jun 25, 2001	Washington	M3.9	100 km	10 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	40 km	10 km
Mar 14, 1997	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	134 km	2 km
May 30, 1996	3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	130 km	1 km
Jan 20, 2000	21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho	M3.5	149 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2001	2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington	M3.4	102 km	10 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	111 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1997	3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.4	134 km	2 km
Mar 8, 1994	32 km S of Wallace, Idaho	M3.4	109 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	76 km	17 km
Feb 11, 2025	2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.3	134 km	5 km
Dec 15, 1991	6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington	M3.3	121 km	8 km
May 10, 2000	Idaho-Montana border region	M3.3	134 km	2 km
Nov 12, 2001	3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington	M3.3	101 km	0 km
Sep 22, 2003	12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho	M3.3	124 km	13 km
Feb 9, 1996	2 km W of Mullan, Idaho	M3.2	131 km	1 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

27 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	16 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 14, 1966	EF2	53 km	1.0 mi	0
May 8, 1962	EF2	56 km	9.1 mi	0
May 6, 1957	EF2	77 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 1954	EF2	72 km	0.5 mi	0
Jan 16, 2000	EF1	78 km	1.0 mi	0
May 19, 1986	EF1	39 km	2.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1983	EF1	80 km	0.5 mi	0
May 2, 1973	EF1	20 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 20, 1969	EF1	47 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 18, 2024	EF0	99 km	0.0 mi	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	99 km	0.6 mi	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	96 km	2.1 mi	0
Aug 9, 2016	EF0	100 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 22, 2016	EF0	100 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 5, 2011	EF0	63 km	0.0 mi	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	96 km	0.4 mi	0
Oct 7, 2010	EF0	97 km	1.0 mi	0
May 21, 2004	EF0	98 km	0.2 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF0	47 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	142 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	127 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	141 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: COLUMBIA COMPLEX (118,865 acres, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2006	COLUMBIA COMPLEX	118,865	81 km
2021	SHOVEL CREEK	109,829	91 km
2021	LICK CREEK	80,376	65 km
2015	BUTTE CREEK	79,418	91 km
2014	BIG COUGAR	65,397	93 km
2005	SCHOOL	51,701	63 km
2007	CHIMNEY COMPLEX	50,646	87 km
2017	POWERLINE	45,449	98 km
2021	GREEN RIDGE	44,604	77 km
2015	FISHER	20,757	82 km
2010	UNNAMED	16,737	93 km
1986	JOSEPH CANYON 1	14,398	88 km
2021	BEDROCK	11,998	62 km
2010	HUBBARD	10,824	62 km
2016	SNAKE RIVER FIRE	10,349	22 km
2023	GRAY	10,096	88 km
2016	FLETCHER ROAD	9,380	79 km
2014	WATERMELON HILL	9,321	73 km
2021	SILCOTT	8,864	49 km
2007	UNNAMED	8,547	59 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.5 in
February	35°F (2°C)	2.0 in
March	40°F (5°C)	2.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.7 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.7 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
July	67°F (20°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	0.9 in
September	58°F (15°C)	0.9 in
October	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.7 in	Wettest
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.7 in	Coldest

Albion has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.8").

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