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Weather & Climate in Malden, WA

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

Malden experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 2,125 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.1°F
11% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,125 ft (648 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density152/sq mi
Coordinates47.2296°N, 117.4731°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySpokane County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"
52% below US avg
Snowfall 26.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.71"

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

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 131 km 2 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 51 km 4 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 51 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 136 km 17 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 89 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 131 km 9 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 127 km 1 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 130 km 2 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 116 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 129 km 2 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 53 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 85 km 17 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 100 km 0 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 117 km 5 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 142 km 11 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 51 km 0 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 136 km 10 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 130 km 2 km
Feb 11, 2025 2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.3 129 km 5 km
Jun 19, 1990 11 km W of Othello, Washington M3.3 147 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

40 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 98 km 0.1 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF2 98 km 5.0 mi 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 36 km 0.5 mi 0
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 85 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 35 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 23 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 79 km 3.4 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 69 km 5.0 mi 0
May 19, 1986 EF1 77 km 2.0 mi 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 58 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 28 km 0.5 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 80 km 0.1 mi 0
May 2, 1973 EF1 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 66 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 20, 1969 EF1 96 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 48 km 0.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 74 km 0.0 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 48 km 0.6 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 47 km 2.1 mi 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 48 km 0.2 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 — 94 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 77 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 90 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 93 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 90 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 88 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 80 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 67 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 88 km
2010 HUBBARD 10,824 98 km
2016 SNAKE RIVER FIRE 10,349 70 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 37 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 81 km
2016 FLETCHER ROAD 9,380 97 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 27 km
2021 SILCOTT 8,864 100 km
2022 WAGNER ROAD 8,155 36 km
2003 HATTEN ROAD 7,247 89 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 32 km
1997 POW WAH KEE 6,418 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,024 91 km
2022 RIPARIA 5,631 72 km
2005 WALL LAKE 5,373 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.4 in
May 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
September 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.1 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.2 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest

Malden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.7").

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