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Weather & Climate in Mansfield, WA

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

Mansfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°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 27.9 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 2,263 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,263 ft (690 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density1,075/sq mi
Coordinates47.8119°N, 119.6380°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyDouglas County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 27.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.5 / 100
Community Resilience19.7 / 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 Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
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

231 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 64 km 10 km
Jun 18, 1994 11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington M4.3 124 km -1 km
Jun 27, 2013 25 km N of Leavenworth, Washington M4.3 79 km 8 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 105 km 4 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 72 km 9 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 29 km 11 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 134 km 1 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 131 km 18 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 32 km 7 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 65 km 7 km
Oct 26, 1992 12 km N of Naches, Washington M3.5 135 km -1 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 48 km 7 km
Jun 29, 2005 0 km SE of Gleed, Washington M3.5 148 km 9 km
Feb 1, 1991 14 km NE of Naches, Washington M3.4 131 km 6 km
Dec 22, 1990 9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington M3.4 116 km 3 km
Jul 6, 1991 7 km SE of Kittitas, Washington M3.4 111 km 3 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 125 km 0 km
Jan 7, 1993 17 km SW of Skykomish, Washington M3.4 143 km 14 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 50 km 6 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 142 km 22 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 84 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 63 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 63 km 5.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 73 km 12.0 mi 0
May 30, 1987 EF1 39 km 1.0 mi 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 70 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 54 km 0.1 mi 0
May 1, 2024 EF0 88 km 0.4 mi 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 66 km 0.9 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 74 km 0.4 mi 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 18 km 0.2 mi 0
May 19, 2010 EF0 79 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 81 km 1.3 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 80 km 1.7 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 80 km 2.4 mi 0
Jun 6, 2009 EF0 80 km 2.4 mi 0
May 19, 2004 EF0 64 km 0.3 mi 0
May 11, 2003 EF0 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 68 km 0.1 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 — 139 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 95 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 140 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 139 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 120 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 139 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 111 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 139 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (115 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Glacier Peak Stratovolcano 3,213 m (10,541 ft) 1700 115 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 192 km
Baker Stratovolcano(es) 3,285 m (10,778 ft) 1880 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 54 km
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 85 km
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 3 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 45 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 77 km
2015 LIMEBELT 137,098 77 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 83 km
1994 TYEE CREEK 123,618 55 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 39 km
2013 COLOCKUM TARPS 79,279 80 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 38 km
2015 WOLVERINE 66,329 84 km
2012 TABLE MOUNTAIN COMPLEX 65,887 89 km
2015 BLACK CANYON 61,379 36 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 53 km
2006 TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) 59,712 84 km
2021 CEDAR CREEK 58,591 97 km
2001 REX CREEK COMPLEX (REX CREEK) 54,456 73 km
2018 CRESCENT MOUNTAIN 53,258 87 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 1.1 in
February 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 0.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.5 in
October 47°F (9°C) 0.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Mansfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 25°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.4").

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