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Weather & Climate in Metaline Falls, WA

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

Metaline Falls experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 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 28.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 54.8 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 2,101 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.0°F
15% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,101 ft (640 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density1,440/sq mi
Coordinates48.8613°N, 117.3719°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyPend Oreille County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.2"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 54.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.1 / 100
Community Resilience21.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 136 km 9 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 130 km 4 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 101 km 17 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 136 km 1 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 131 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 141 km 1 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 79 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 110 km 9 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 117 km 5 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 127 km 1 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 129 km 10 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 130 km 0 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 111 km 13 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 74 km 7 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 86 km -1 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 104 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2001 2 km WNW of Town and Country, Washington M3.2 126 km 0 km
Mar 3, 1998 15 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.2 76 km 5 km
Feb 15, 2020 37 km ESE of Nelson, Canada M3.2 71 km 10 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 114 km 19 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

11 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 83 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 78 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 61 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 58 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 58 km 1.0 mi 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 48 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 57 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 88 km 1.9 mi 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 73 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 25, 2004 EF0 55 km 4.0 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 — 66 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 137 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 65 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 66 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 127 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 66 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 122 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 66 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: SUMMIT TRAIL (54,855 acres, 2021).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 95 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 76 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 64 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 46 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 90 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 61 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 97 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 84 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 75 km
2021 BULLDOG MOUNTAIN 8,049 67 km
2020 INCHELIUM HIWAY 7,046 86 km
2018 HORNS MOUNTAIN 6,890 51 km
2001 MT. LEONA COMPLEX 5,978 81 km
2003 TOGO MOUNTAIN 5,495 75 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 11 km
2018 BOYDS 5,196 63 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 61 km
2017 NORTH FORK HUGHES 4,628 25 km
2006 HUGHES 32 COMPLEX 4,536 29 km
2003 MYRTLE CREEK 3,539 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.7 in
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.4 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
September 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
October 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 23°F (-5°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Metaline Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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