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Weather & Climate in Four Lakes, WA

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

Four Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 71°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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.4 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 2,572 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,572 ft (784 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates47.5626°N, 117.5792°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySpokane County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.5"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 45.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience75.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

97 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 136 km 9 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 136 km 2 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 19 km 4 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 114 km 17 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 19 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 126 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 111 km 9 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 133 km 1 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 136 km 2 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 99 km 5 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 147 km 5 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 131 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 133 km 2 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 20 km 10 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 113 km 0 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 111 km 17 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 138 km 11 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 133 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 115 km 10 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 136 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 74 km 0.1 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF2 82 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 85 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 74 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 30 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 21 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 48 km 3.4 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 32 km 5.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 84 km 12.0 mi 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 32 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 9 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 28 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 11 km 0.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 50 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 91 km 0.9 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 20 km 2.1 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 11 km 0.6 mi 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 10 km 0.2 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 — 120 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 65 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 120 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 120 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 44 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 120 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 57 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 120 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WHITNEY (127,930 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 74 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 66 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 83 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 75 km
1996 LINCOLN 19,376 85 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 64 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 30 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 88 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 56 km
2003 RATTLESNAKE CANYON 10,655 71 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 8 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 47 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 29 km
2022 WAGNER ROAD 8,155 60 km
2003 HATTEN ROAD 7,247 72 km
2020 INCHELIUM HIWAY 7,046 98 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 23 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,024 64 km
2005 WALL LAKE 5,373 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
February 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
March 39°F (4°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.3 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
September 58°F (15°C) 0.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 1.1 in
November 35°F (2°C) 2.2 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Wettest

Four Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.7").

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