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Weather & Climate in Mead, WA

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

Mead experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 1,783 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,783 ft (543 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density990/sq mi
Coordinates47.7795°N, 117.3499°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySpokane County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.4"
54% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

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

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 137 km 9 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 123 km 2 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 11 km 4 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 85 km 17 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 11 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 143 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 84 km 9 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 123 km 2 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 121 km 1 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 73 km 5 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 142 km 0 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 10 km 10 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 124 km 1 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 125 km 5 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 127 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 119 km 2 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 140 km 17 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 11 km 0 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 123 km 2 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 86 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 88 km 0.1 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF2 58 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 56 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 96 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 35 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 39 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 59 km 3.4 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 15 km 5.0 mi 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 96 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 11 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 37 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 93 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 20 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 80 km 1.9 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 26 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 21 km 0.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 68 km 0.0 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 19 km 0.6 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 — 106 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 76 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 106 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 106 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 51 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 106 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 62 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 106 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 106 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
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 63 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 88 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 95 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 80 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 79 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 33 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 31 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 84 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 27 km
2003 RATTLESNAKE CANYON 10,655 79 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 37 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 52 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 59 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 91 km
2022 WAGNER ROAD 8,155 89 km
2003 HATTEN ROAD 7,247 92 km
2020 INCHELIUM HIWAY 7,046 90 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 32 km
1991 UNNAMED 6,024 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.7 in
April 48°F (9°C) 1.4 in
May 55°F (13°C) 1.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
October 47°F (9°C) 1.2 in
November 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Mead has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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