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Weather & Climate in Danville, WA

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

Danville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 274 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 18.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 52.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 1,744 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,744 ft (532 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates48.9936°N, 118.5069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFerry County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
105 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.1"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 52.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.20"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

100 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 123 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 85 km 9 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 147 km 11 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 58 km 1 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 23 km 5 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 80 km 10 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 122 km 7 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 119 km 7 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 99 km -1 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 87 km 7 km
Apr 20, 2025 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 78 km 15 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 22 km 5 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 131 km 10 km
Apr 13, 2025 7 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.2 78 km 15 km
May 15, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 77 km 15 km
Apr 13, 2025 6 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 77 km 15 km
Jan 31, 1999 22 km N of Keller, Washington M3.1 81 km 10 km
Nov 25, 2000 13 km SSE of Oroville, Washington M3.1 64 km 1 km
Apr 16, 2025 9 km NW of Tonasket, Washington M3.1 79 km 15 km
Mar 19, 1998 31 km SSW of Nakusp, Canada M3.0 117 km 0 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 53 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 98 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 98 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 55 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 55 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 71 km 0.2 mi 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 59 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 98 km 0.1 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 — 54 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 131 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 54 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 54 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 137 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 54 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 125 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 54 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

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 72 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 84 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 69 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 18 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 98 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 98 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 66 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 48 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 82 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 49 km
2012 ST MARYS MISSION ROAD 21,454 99 km
2020 PALMER 18,015 80 km
1996 TIMBERLINE COMPLEX 17,009 91 km
2023 EAGLE BLUFF 16,499 77 km
2007 TUNK GRADE 15,007 80 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 35 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 92 km
2000 ROCKY HULL 9,927 64 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 29 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 42 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 1.8 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.5 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.1 in Driest
October 44°F (6°C) 1.1 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Danville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in December to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and September the driest (1.1").

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