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Weather & Climate in Cashmere, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cashmere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°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 13.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.5 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 846 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,719/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5181°N, 120.4670°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Chelan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
504 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 3, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington | M5.4 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 143 km | 15 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 123 km | 29 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington | M4.3 | 61 km | -1 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington | M4.3 | 38 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington | M4.2 | 37 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 2015 | 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington | M4.2 | 139 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington | M4.1 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Aug 16, 2004 | 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington | M4.0 | 121 km | -1 km |
| Oct 9, 1998 | 20 km S of White Swan, Washington | M4.0 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Snoqualmie, Washington | M3.9 | 98 km | 16 km |
| Sep 10, 1994 | 2 km SE of Enumclaw, Washington | M3.9 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Apr 15, 1991 | 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington | M3.9 | 72 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2004 | 17 km W of Packwood, Washington | M3.9 | 147 km | -1 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 3 km NE of North Bend, Washington | M3.9 | 96 km | 19 km |
| Mar 29, 2010 | 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington | M3.8 | 68 km | 1 km |
| Jul 13, 1995 | 13 km ENE of Ashford, Washington | M3.7 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington | M3.7 | 39 km | 7 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington | M3.7 | 82 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
9 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 30, 1987 | EF1 | 87 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 2024 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 2023 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2016 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 2005 | EF0 | 100 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2004 | EF0 | 17 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1999 | EF0 | 95 km | — | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1992 | EF0 | 32 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jul 1, 1979 | EF0 | 93 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 82 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 123 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 165 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 172 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARLTON COMPLEX (276,249 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | CARLTON COMPLEX | 276,249 | 90 km |
| 2020 | PEARL HILL | 217,720 | 71 km |
| 1994 | TYEE CREEK | 123,618 | 34 km |
| 2021 | SCHNEIDER SPRINGS | 114,743 | 89 km |
| 2013 | COLOCKUM TARPS | 79,279 | 45 km |
| 2020 | EVANS CANYON | 76,288 | 78 km |
| 1996 | COLD CREEK | 72,859 | 99 km |
| 2015 | WOLVERINE | 66,329 | 69 km |
| 2018 | BOYLSTON | 66,292 | 79 km |
| 2012 | TABLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX | 65,887 | 26 km |
| 2015 | BLACK CANYON | 61,379 | 60 km |
| 2001 | REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) | 54,456 | 72 km |
| 2018 | CRESCENT MOUNTAIN | 53,258 | 96 km |
| 2017 | NORSE PEAK | 51,017 | 91 km |
| 2024 | RETREAT | 44,681 | 97 km |
| 2018 | COUGAR CREEK | 42,681 | 33 km |
| 2002 | DEER POINT | 41,348 | 59 km |
| 2017 | JOLLY MOUNTAIN | 38,159 | 43 km |
| 2004 | POT PEAK-SISI RIDGE COMPLEX | 37,603 | 53 km |
| 1988 | DINKELMAN | 36,246 | 16 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
Cashmere has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.6").