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Weather & Climate in Leavenworth, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leavenworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 80.2 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 1,170 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,170 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5947°N, 120.6639°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Chelan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
564 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 3, 1996 | 8 km NNE of Lake Marcel-Stillwater, Washington | M5.4 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Jan 29, 1995 | 3 km WSW of Des Moines, Washington | M5.0 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jun 23, 1997 | 2 km NE of Enetai, Washington | M4.9 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Jan 30, 2009 | 6 km ESE of Lofall, Washington | M4.7 | 145 km | 62 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 2 km S of Roosevelt, Washington | M4.6 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Jun 18, 1994 | 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington | M4.3 | 46 km | -1 km |
| Jun 27, 2013 | 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington | M4.3 | 26 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 2015 | 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington | M4.2 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 2015 | 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington | M4.2 | 146 km | 9 km |
| May 20, 1995 | 15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington | M4.1 | 125 km | 12 km |
| Aug 16, 2004 | 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington | M4.0 | 119 km | -1 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 9 km NNE of Snoqualmie, Washington | M3.9 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1997 | 3 km SW of Bainbridge Island, Washington | M3.9 | 142 km | 1 km |
| Sep 10, 1994 | 2 km SE of Enumclaw, Washington | M3.9 | 108 km | 17 km |
| Apr 15, 1991 | 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington | M3.9 | 77 km | 11 km |
| Jun 25, 2004 | 17 km W of Packwood, Washington | M3.9 | 142 km | -1 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 3 km NE of North Bend, Washington | M3.9 | 82 km | 19 km |
| Mar 29, 2010 | 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington | M3.8 | 69 km | 1 km |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington | M3.7 | 92 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
6 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 30, 1987 | EF1 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 2024 | EF0 | 74 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| Jul 22, 2016 | EF0 | 96 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2006 | EF0 | 85 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 2004 | EF0 | 34 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| Jul 4, 1992 | EF0 | 45 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1894 | PUYALLUP RIVER DELTA, TACOMA, WA | Meteorological | 3.0 m | 2 | 138 km |
| 1949 | PUGET SOUND, WA | Meteorological | 2.4 m | — | 144 km |
| 1820 | CAMANO ISLAND, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 67 km |
| Rainier | Stratovolcano | 4,392 m (14,409 ft) | 1450 | 117 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 157 km |
| Adams | Stratovolcano | 3,742 m (12,277 ft) | 950 | 167 km |
| St. Helens | Stratovolcano | 2,549 m (8,363 ft) | 2008 | 193 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 | 90 km |
| 2020 | PEARL HILL | 217,720 | 81 km |
| 1994 | TYEE CREEK | 123,618 | 33 km |
| 2021 | SCHNEIDER SPRINGS | 114,743 | 90 km |
| 2013 | COLOCKUM TARPS | 79,279 | 61 km |
| 2020 | EVANS CANYON | 76,288 | 85 km |
| 2015 | WOLVERINE | 66,329 | 59 km |
| 2018 | BOYLSTON | 66,292 | 93 km |
| 2012 | TABLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX | 65,887 | 35 km |
| 2015 | BLACK CANYON | 61,379 | 62 km |
| 2001 | REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) | 54,456 | 65 km |
| 2018 | CRESCENT MOUNTAIN | 53,258 | 89 km |
| 2017 | NORSE PEAK | 51,017 | 87 km |
| 2018 | COUGAR CREEK | 42,681 | 28 km |
| 2002 | DEER POINT | 41,348 | 59 km |
| 2017 | JOLLY MOUNTAIN | 38,159 | 37 km |
| 2004 | POT PEAK-SISI RIDGE COMPLEX | 37,603 | 49 km |
| 1988 | DINKELMAN | 36,246 | 23 km |
| 2017 | SUTHERLAND CANYON | 29,492 | 65 km |
| 2022 | VANTAGE HIGHWAY | 29,299 | 78 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Leavenworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.4").