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Weather & Climate in Creston, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Creston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°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 12.5 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 2,438 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,438 ft (743 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7594°N, 118.5199°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Spokane International (GEG) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
161 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 24, 1997 | 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2015 | 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington | M4.2 | 71 km | 9 km |
| Nov 11, 2001 | 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington | M4.0 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Apr 15, 1991 | 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington | M3.9 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Washington | M3.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington | M3.7 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 16 km NW of Malott, Washington | M3.6 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington | M3.5 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington | M3.4 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington | M3.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 1992 | 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington | M3.4 | 121 km | 6 km |
| Jun 6, 2002 | 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington | M3.4 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jan 13, 1994 | 11 km SW of Lind, Washington | M3.4 | 98 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 2012 | 10 km ESE of Rock Island, Washington | M3.4 | 122 km | 9 km |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Washington | M3.3 | 112 km | 2 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 4 km WNW of Entiat, Washington | M3.3 | 131 km | -1 km |
| Sep 22, 2003 | 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho | M3.3 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Mar 28, 1991 | 8 km W of Entiat, Washington | M3.3 | 136 km | -1 km |
| Jun 19, 1990 | 11 km W of Othello, Washington | M3.3 | 119 km | 2 km |
| Nov 12, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington | M3.3 | 84 km | 0 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Apr 5, 1972 | EF3 | 1 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1972 | EF2 | 44 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 5, 1972 | EF2 | 99 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 1954 | EF2 | 93 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2009 | EF1 | 28 km | 3.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | EF1 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | EF1 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | EF1 | 57 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | EF1 | 57 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF1 | 75 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF1 | 20 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| Aug 10, 1985 | EF1 | 95 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 12, 1984 | EF1 | 97 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 17, 1983 | EF1 | 79 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 22, 1981 | EF1 | 83 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 14, 1980 | EF1 | 92 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 15, 1978 | EF1 | 31 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 1970 | EF1 | 61 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | EF0 | 73 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | EF0 | 24 km | 0.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 94 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 14 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 95 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 94 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.0 m | — | 37 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 94 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 31 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 acres, 2015).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2015 | NORTH STAR | 218,547 | 79 km |
| 2020 | PEARL HILL | 217,720 | 85 km |
| 2020 | COLD SPRINGS | 187,561 | 90 km |
| 2020 | WHITNEY | 127,930 | 17 km |
| 2012 | BARKER CANYON COMPLEX | 85,906 | 59 km |
| 2018 | GRASS VALLEY | 76,074 | 52 km |
| 2015 | CARPENTER RD. | 62,488 | 46 km |
| 2021 | WHITMORE | 59,925 | 74 km |
| 2021 | SUMMIT TRAIL | 54,855 | 68 km |
| 2019 | WILLIAMS FLATS | 44,680 | 24 km |
| 2021 | CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE | 37,393 | 51 km |
| 2001 | VIRGINIA L | 35,780 | 98 km |
| 2001 | ST MARYS | 34,914 | 87 km |
| 2014 | DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX | 25,988 | 58 km |
| 2012 | APACHE PASS | 25,101 | 23 km |
| 2008 | COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD | 22,628 | 70 km |
| 1988 | WHITE MOUNTAIN | 21,855 | 89 km |
| 2012 | ST MARYS MISSION ROAD | 21,454 | 90 km |
| 1996 | LINCOLN | 19,376 | 25 km |
| 2008 | SWANSON LAKE | 18,941 | 10 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
Creston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.8") and August the driest (0.6").