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Weather & Climate in Anatone, WA

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

Anatone experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. 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 3,561 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,561 ft (1,085 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates46.1354°N, 117.1325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyAsotin County County
Nearest AirportPullman/Moscow Regional (PUW)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 12.7"
Wettest Month (May) 1.93"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.4 / 100
Community Resilience20.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

90 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 93 km 9 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 92 km 11 km
Oct 27, 1994 11 km SE of Halfway, Oregon M4.0 147 km 10 km
Nov 8, 1997 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho M3.8 133 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 48 km 10 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 119 km 20 km
Dec 24, 1999 18 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.5 130 km 3 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 149 km 5 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 146 km 0 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 104 km 17 km
Feb 28, 2004 10 km WSW of Wallula, Washington M3.3 146 km 1 km
Dec 15, 1991 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington M3.3 94 km 8 km
Jul 20, 1998 9 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 143 km 12 km
Jun 16, 1992 10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.3 145 km 5 km
Nov 23, 2001 6 km WNW of New Meadows, Idaho M3.2 141 km 0 km
Feb 10, 2013 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho M3.2 131 km 5 km
Jan 26, 1992 28 km ENE of Halfway, Oregon M3.2 127 km 5 km
Jul 19, 1998 10 km ESE of Halfway, Oregon M3.2 146 km 11 km
Apr 10, 2012 3 km WNW of Touchet, Washington M3.2 122 km 14 km
Aug 14, 2017 19 km NNW of Halfway, Oregon M3.1 121 km 8 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 89 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 11, 1968 EF2 37 km 9.6 mi 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 65 km 1.0 mi 0
May 8, 1962 EF2 39 km 9.1 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 97 km 2.9 mi 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 70 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 74 km 2.0 mi 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 67 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 48 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 90 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 12, 2016 EF0 71 km 1.0 mi 0
May 9, 2013 EF0 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 60 km 0.4 mi 0
Oct 7, 2010 EF0 55 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF0 69 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 29, 2007 EF0 99 km 0.3 mi 0
Aug 21, 2006 EF0 77 km 0.2 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF0 34 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 1, 1991 EF0 47 km 0.1 mi 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 49 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: DOUBLE CREEK (171,012 acres, 2022).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2022 DOUBLE CREEK 171,012 78 km
2000 MALONEY CREEK 131,397 33 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 52 km
2021 SHOVEL CREEK 109,829 27 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 24 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 40 km
2007 BATTLE CREEK COMPLEX (BATTLE CREEK) 79,114 89 km
2012 CACHE CREEK 75,521 31 km
2014 BIG COUGAR 65,397 26 km
2007 POE CABIN 59,704 77 km
1988 TEEPEE BUTTE 59,565 35 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 41 km
2012 SHEEP 50,769 96 km
2007 CHIMNEY COMPLEX 50,646 22 km
1996 SALT COMPLEX (SALT CREEK) 50,250 78 km
2015 KAMIAH GULCH 48,459 86 km
2017 POWERLINE 45,449 32 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 39 km
2005 GRANITE COMPLEX 37,332 93 km
1986 JOSEPH/STARVATION 37,064 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.9 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.9 in Wettest
June 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 1.1 in
October 48°F (9°C) 1.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Anatone has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.9").

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