Weather & Climate in Lind, WA

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

Lind experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°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 10.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 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 1,362 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,362 ft (415 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	442/sq mi
Coordinates	46.9703°N, 118.6164°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Franklin County County
Nearest Airport	Grant County International (MWH) 37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"

71% below US avg

Snowfall 13.5"

Wettest Month (Dec) 1.61"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	72.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability	31.5 / 100
Community Resilience	15.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

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

Earthquake History

200 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 28, 1991	7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.3	111 km	9 km
Jul 14, 1992	6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington	M4.1	111 km	11 km
Nov 11, 2001	3 km NE of Spokane, Washington	M4.0	122 km	4 km
Jun 25, 2001	Washington	M3.9	121 km	10 km
Aug 7, 1992	8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon	M3.9	144 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	140 km	10 km
Sep 4, 2011	14 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.7	79 km	2 km
Jan 1, 1997	14 km NNE of Selah, Washington	M3.7	141 km	18 km
May 18, 2008	11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington	M3.7	114 km	20 km
Jul 4, 1997	8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington	M3.7	135 km	7 km
Jan 23, 2015	3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon	M3.5	140 km	20 km
Jun 25, 2001	2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington	M3.4	122 km	10 km
Feb 1, 1991	14 km NE of Naches, Washington	M3.4	149 km	6 km
Dec 22, 1990	9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington	M3.4	106 km	3 km
Jan 24, 1992	4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington	M3.4	138 km	6 km
Oct 15, 2011	13 km N of Richland, Washington	M3.4	80 km	1 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	11 km	0 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	44 km	17 km
Jul 6, 1991	7 km SE of Kittitas, Washington	M3.4	131 km	3 km
Nov 6, 1997	22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington	M3.4	96 km	22 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972	EF3	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 5, 1972	EF2	89 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	96 km	0.5 mi	0
Mar 14, 1966	EF2	81 km	1.0 mi	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	96 km	3.4 mi	0
Jan 16, 2000	EF1	86 km	1.0 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	74 km	12.0 mi	0
Aug 10, 1985	EF1	31 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1983	EF1	99 km	0.5 mi	0
Apr 23, 1983	EF1	57 km	3.0 mi	0
Aug 15, 1978	EF1	87 km	0.1 mi	0
Jul 1, 1978	EF1	31 km	2.3 mi	0
Mar 26, 2024	EF0	81 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 2023	EF0	87 km	0.9 mi	0
May 26, 2023	EF0	66 km	0.4 mi	0
Mar 31, 2020	EF0	87 km	0.1 mi	0
May 22, 2016	EF0	96 km	0.2 mi	0
Oct 5, 2011	EF0	71 km	0.0 mi	0
May 19, 2010	EF0	47 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 6, 2009	EF0	84 km	2.4 mi	0

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

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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	—	96 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	103 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	109 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 24 COMMAND (162,300 acres, 2000).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2000	24 COMMAND	162,300	94 km
2020	WHITNEY	127,930	72 km
1984	HANFORD	122,914	95 km
2007	WAUTOMA	77,956	99 km
2019	COLD CREEK	43,756	96 km
2017	SILVER DOLLAR	30,789	99 km
2012	APACHE PASS	25,101	65 km
2018	L RD SW	22,101	84 km
2005	WALKER CANYON	20,764	57 km
2007	OVERLOOK	20,363	68 km
2010	EUREKA	19,811	58 km
1996	LINCOLN	19,376	67 km
2008	SWANSON LAKE	18,941	84 km
2019	243 COMMAND	18,876	90 km
2016	BLACK ROCK ROAD	17,398	46 km
2017	EAST SADDLE	17,318	60 km
2020	KAHLOTUS	16,738	48 km
2010	UNNAMED	16,737	44 km
2015	SADDLE LAKES	14,253	81 km
1987	COULEE CITY	12,787	84 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.2 in
February	36°F (2°C)	1.0 in
March	42°F (6°C)	1.1 in
April	49°F (9°C)	0.8 in
May	57°F (14°C)	0.8 in
June	64°F (18°C)	0.6 in
July	74°F (23°C)	0.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (21°C)	0.4 in
September	61°F (16°C)	0.5 in
October	50°F (10°C)	0.8 in
November	38°F (3°C)	1.5 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	1.6 in	Coldest, Wettest

Lind has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in December to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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