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Weather & Climate in Krupp, WA

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

Krupp experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. 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 1,324 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,324 ft (404 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates47.4105°N, 118.9887°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.2 / 100
Community Resilience59.8 / 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

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

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 125 km 10 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 136 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 134 km 4 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 100 km 9 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 123 km 4 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 95 km 11 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 123 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 113 km 2 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 145 km 20 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 86 km 7 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 131 km 18 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 126 km 7 km
Oct 26, 1992 12 km N of Naches, Washington M3.5 145 km -1 km
Jun 29, 2005 0 km SE of Gleed, Washington M3.5 149 km 9 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 103 km 7 km
Feb 1, 1991 14 km NE of Naches, Washington M3.4 136 km 6 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 103 km 6 km
Jul 6, 1991 7 km SE of Kittitas, Washington M3.4 115 km 3 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 62 km 0 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 123 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 52 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 33 km 0.1 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 75 km 3.4 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 85 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 85 km 5.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 33 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 48 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 98 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 35 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 77 km 2.3 mi 0
May 1, 2024 EF0 89 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 62 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 42 km 0.9 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 44 km 0.4 mi 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 52 km 0.2 mi 0
Oct 5, 2011 EF0 94 km 0.0 mi 0
May 19, 2010 EF0 28 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 47 km 1.7 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 46 km 2.4 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 47 km 2.4 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 — 143 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 66 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 144 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 143 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 84 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 143 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 83 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 143 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 177 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 68 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 97 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 39 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 69 km
2013 COLOCKUM TARPS 79,279 90 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 60 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 98 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 91 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 73 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 83 km
2017 SUTHERLAND CANYON 29,492 70 km
2022 VANTAGE HIGHWAY 29,299 94 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 98 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 35 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 89 km
2018 L RD SW 22,101 94 km
2015 CHELAN COMPLEX 21,774 85 km
2007 OVERLOOK 20,363 88 km
1996 LINCOLN 19,376 28 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.1 in
February 34°F (1°C) 0.9 in
March 42°F (5°C) 0.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 0.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
August 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 0.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 1.3 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Wettest

Krupp has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in December to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.5") and August the driest (0.4").

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