Weather & Climate in George, WA

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

George 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 279 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 7.5 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 1,230 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.1°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,230 ft (375 m)
Area	0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density	823/sq mi
Coordinates	47.0831°N, 119.8617°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Grant County County
Nearest Airport	Grant County International (MWH) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.5"

80% below US avg

Wettest Month (Dec) 1.26"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	76.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	64.9 / 100
Community Resilience	7.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

291 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	142 km	10 km
Jun 18, 1994	11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington	M4.3	122 km	-1 km
Jun 27, 2013	25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington	M4.3	103 km	8 km
Jun 17, 2010	30 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.2	128 km	3 km
Feb 18, 2015	15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington	M4.2	70 km	4 km
Sep 1, 2015	15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington	M4.2	150 km	9 km
Aug 16, 2004	16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington	M4.0	131 km	-1 km
Oct 9, 1998	20 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.0	117 km	2 km
Aug 7, 1992	8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon	M3.9	138 km	0 km
Apr 15, 1991	4 km SE of Pateros, Washington	M3.9	105 km	11 km
Nov 18, 1997	20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington	M3.9	114 km	15 km
Mar 29, 2010	10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington	M3.8	84 km	1 km
May 18, 2008	11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington	M3.7	105 km	20 km
Jul 4, 1997	8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington	M3.7	72 km	7 km
Jan 1, 1997	14 km NNE of Selah, Washington	M3.7	56 km	18 km
Sep 4, 2011	14 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.7	88 km	2 km
Apr 6, 2025	12 km E of Greenwater, Washington	M3.7	123 km	9 km
Jun 24, 1997	16 km NW of Malott, Washington	M3.6	144 km	7 km
Jun 29, 2005	0 km SE of Gleed, Washington	M3.5	74 km	9 km
Oct 26, 1992	12 km N of Naches, Washington	M3.5	70 km	-1 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972	EF2	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 30, 1957	EF2	72 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 10, 1985	EF1	64 km	1.0 mi	0
Apr 23, 1983	EF1	90 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1978	EF1	100 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1978	EF1	88 km	2.3 mi	0
May 1, 2024	EF0	15 km	0.4 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	33 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 31, 2020	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 22, 2016	EF0	85 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 13, 2014	EF0	85 km	0.3 mi	0
May 19, 2010	EF0	55 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 7, 2008	EF0	81 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 2005	EF0	70 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 23, 2005	EF0	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 23, 2005	EF0	89 km	0.1 mi	0
May 19, 2004	EF0	50 km	0.3 mi	0
May 11, 2003	EF0	63 km	0.1 mi	0
May 15, 2000	EF0	76 km	0.2 mi	0
May 9, 1999	EF0	74 km	—	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	140 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rainier (146 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	146 km
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	148 km
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	158 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	197 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PEARL HILL (217,720 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	PEARL HILL	217,720	85 km
2016	RANGE 12	167,604	65 km
2000	24 COMMAND	162,300	75 km
1994	TYEE CREEK	123,618	90 km
1984	HANFORD	122,914	76 km
2021	SCHNEIDER SPRINGS	114,743	98 km
2013	COLOCKUM TARPS	79,279	23 km
2007	WAUTOMA	77,956	68 km
2020	EVANS CANYON	76,288	65 km
1996	COLD CREEK	72,859	47 km
2018	BOYLSTON	66,292	32 km
2012	TABLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX	65,887	56 km
2009	DRY CREEK COMPLEX	49,843	68 km
2024	RETREAT	44,681	92 km
2019	COLD CREEK	43,756	70 km
2018	COUGAR CREEK	42,681	94 km
2017	JOLLY MOUNTAIN	38,159	89 km
1988	DINKELMAN	36,246	73 km
2003	UMTANUM RIDGE	34,351	47 km
2017	SILVER DOLLAR	30,789	57 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	0.8 in
February	35°F (2°C)	0.7 in
March	43°F (6°C)	0.6 in
April	51°F (10°C)	0.5 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
July	73°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	0.4 in
September	62°F (17°C)	0.4 in
October	51°F (10°C)	0.4 in
November	38°F (4°C)	1.1 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.3 in	Coldest, Wettest

George has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 29°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.2").

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