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Weather & Climate in Bickleton, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bickleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 279 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 7.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 3,159 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.0056°N, 120.3080°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Yakima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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)
Earthquake History
1,079 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Jun 29, 2002 | 6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon | M4.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 14, 2011 | 31 km S of Morton, Washington | M4.3 | 150 km | 4 km |
| Jun 17, 2010 | 30 km S of White Swan, Washington | M4.2 | 36 km | 3 km |
| Feb 18, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington | M4.2 | 142 km | 4 km |
| Jul 14, 2008 | 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M4.2 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Jan 30, 2000 | 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon | M4.1 | 91 km | -1 km |
| Aug 16, 2004 | 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington | M4.0 | 116 km | -1 km |
| Oct 9, 1998 | 20 km S of White Swan, Washington | M4.0 | 38 km | 2 km |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.9 | 131 km | 4 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | M3.9 | 147 km | -1 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon | M3.9 | 58 km | 0 km |
| Nov 18, 1997 | 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington | M3.9 | 20 km | 15 km |
| Mar 22, 1997 | 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon | M3.9 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Jun 25, 2004 | 17 km W of Packwood, Washington | M3.9 | 140 km | -1 km |
| Jan 3, 2018 | 37 km SSE of Morton, Washington | M3.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2010 | 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington | M3.8 | 122 km | 1 km |
| Jun 14, 2007 | 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon | M3.8 | 110 km | 18 km |
| Jun 29, 2002 | 7 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon | M3.8 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington | M3.7 | 87 km | 18 km |
| Oct 1, 2004 | 36 km NNE of Amboy, Washington | M3.7 | 147 km | -2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
18 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 30, 1957 | EF2 | 68 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2006 | EF1 | 52 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Mar 31, 2020 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 22, 2016 | EF0 | 90 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 13, 2014 | EF0 | 53 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2011 | EF0 | 80 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2008 | EF0 | 64 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2005 | EF0 | 70 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2005 | EF0 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 23, 2005 | EF0 | 38 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2004 | EF0 | 43 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 23, 2004 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 2000 | EF0 | 50 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1999 | EF0 | 78 km | — | 0 |
| Aug 26, 1997 | EF0 | 52 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 9, 1995 | EF0 | 84 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1957 | EF0 | 61 km | 16.2 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1956 | EF0 | 86 km | 10.2 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
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 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 94 km |
| Indian Heaven | Shield(s) | 1,806 m (5,925 ft) | -6250 | 117 km |
| Hood | Stratovolcano | 3,426 m (11,240 ft) | 1866 | 129 km |
| West Crater | Volcanic field | 1,329 m (4,360 ft) | -5750 | 138 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 146 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 146 km |
| Jefferson | Stratovolcano | 3,199 m (10,495 ft) | 950 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 12 (167,604 acres, 2016).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2016 | RANGE 12 | 167,604 | 64 km |
| 2000 | 24 COMMAND | 162,300 | 74 km |
| 1984 | HANFORD | 122,914 | 74 km |
| 2000 | MULE DRY | 90,184 | 16 km |
| 2007 | WAUTOMA | 77,956 | 71 km |
| 2020 | EVANS CANYON | 76,288 | 95 km |
| 1996 | COLD CREEK | 72,859 | 77 km |
| 2018 | SUBSTATION 0730 RN | 69,109 | 75 km |
| 2018 | BOYLSTON | 66,292 | 95 km |
| 2023 | NEWELL ROAD | 61,833 | 17 km |
| 2015 | COUGAR CREEK | 51,866 | 85 km |
| 2024 | BIG HORN | 51,023 | 22 km |
| 2009 | DRY CREEK COMPLEX | 49,843 | 59 km |
| 2018 | STUBBLEFIELD 1008 RN | 49,160 | 87 km |
| 2008 | COAL PLANT | 45,801 | 58 km |
| 2024 | RETREAT | 44,681 | 92 km |
| 2019 | COLD CREEK | 43,756 | 73 km |
| 2015 | HIGHWAY 8 | 35,296 | 25 km |
| 2003 | UMTANUM RIDGE | 34,351 | 78 km |
| 2018 | LONG HOLLOW 0806 RN | 33,662 | 90 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Bickleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.2").