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Weather & Climate in Disautel, WA

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

Disautel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°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 11.6 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 2,870 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,870 ft (875 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates48.3445°N, 119.2301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyOkanogan County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.6"
69% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.97"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability89.0 / 100
Community Resilience16.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

175 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 49 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 123 km 8 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 16 km 9 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 96 km 1 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 59 km 11 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 112 km 5 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 105 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 92 km 7 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 48 km 7 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 102 km 7 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 102 km 6 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 105 km 6 km
Jul 19, 2025 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.4 130 km 7 km
Sep 13, 2012 10 km ESE of Rock Island, Washington M3.4 126 km 9 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 92 km 2 km
Sep 3, 1997 4 km WNW of Entiat, Washington M3.3 106 km -1 km
Mar 17, 2008 48 km WNW of Granite Falls, Washington M3.3 121 km 0 km
Jan 14, 2004 2 km S of Manson, Washington M3.3 88 km 1 km
Sep 18, 1997 6 km NE of Waterville, Washington M3.3 94 km 2 km
Mar 28, 1991 8 km W of Entiat, Washington M3.3 110 km -1 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 85 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 72 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 88 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 27 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 27 km 5.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 89 km 12.0 mi 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 46 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 22 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 75 km 0.9 mi 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 64 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 84 km 2.4 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 84 km 2.4 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 85 km 1.7 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 85 km 1.3 mi 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 23 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 — 84 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 87 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 84 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 84 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 107 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 84 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 94 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 84 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 142 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 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 55 km
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 23 km
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 65 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 26 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 17 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 39 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 95 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) 115,123 78 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 37 km
2003 FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) 77,444 88 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 45 km
2021 CUB CREEK 2 74,601 77 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 91 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 74 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 15 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 60 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 90 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 59 km
2001 REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) 54,456 94 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
February 28°F (-2°C) 1.3 in
March 34°F (1°C) 1.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.1 in
May 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
June 56°F (14°C) 1.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
September 54°F (12°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 43°F (6°C) 0.9 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Wettest

Disautel has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and September the driest (0.8").

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