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Weather & Climate in Burbank, WA

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

Burbank experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 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 386 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation386 ft (118 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (15.0 km²)
Population Density467/sq mi
Coordinates46.1984°N, 118.9834°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportTri-Cities (PSC)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.5 / 100
Community Resilience15.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

196 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 56 km 9 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 136 km 3 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 142 km -1 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 57 km 11 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 133 km 2 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 140 km 0 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 115 km 15 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 60 km 0 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 32 km 2 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 130 km 18 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 44 km 20 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 142 km -1 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 64 km 20 km
Aug 31, 1999 Washington-Oregon border region M3.5 142 km 3 km
Jun 29, 2005 0 km SE of Gleed, Washington M3.5 135 km 9 km
Oct 12, 2017 25 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.4 120 km 13 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 78 km 17 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.4 143 km -1 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 67 km 22 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 32 km 1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 97 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1958 EF2 15 km 0.3 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 71 km 2.9 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 64 km 1.6 mi 0
May 19, 2006 EF1 68 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 77 km 1.0 mi 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 37 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 60 km 2.3 mi 0
Mar 5, 2024 EF0 57 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 60 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 27 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 14 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 13, 2014 EF0 64 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 2004 EF0 62 km 0.5 mi 0
May 23, 2004 EF0 55 km 0.1 mi 0
May 11, 2003 EF0 93 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 13, 2002 EF0 57 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 9, 1995 EF0 47 km 0.1 mi 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 54 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Adams (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 193 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 76 km
2000 24 COMMAND 162,300 53 km
1984 HANFORD 122,914 52 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 91 km
2000 MULE DRY 90,184 91 km
2007 WAUTOMA 77,956 63 km
1996 COLD CREEK 72,859 98 km
2024 BIG HORN 51,023 93 km
2009 DRY CREEK COMPLEX 49,843 81 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 80 km
2019 COLD CREEK 43,756 60 km
2003 UMTANUM RIDGE 34,351 99 km
2017 SILVER DOLLAR 30,789 74 km
2007 HORSE HEAVEN COMPLEX (SIX PRONG) 28,225 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 27,815 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 27,736 84 km
2017 400 27,218 94 km
2018 L RD SW 22,101 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 21,130 24 km
2005 WALKER CANYON 20,764 44 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in
February 39°F (4°C) 0.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.9 in
April 53°F (11°C) 0.6 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 53°F (11°C) 0.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.3 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Burbank has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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