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Weather & Climate in Metaline, WA

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

Metaline 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 2,009 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

Elevation2,009 ft (612 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density429/sq mi
Coordinates48.8523°N, 117.3870°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyPend Oreille County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
85 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 M4.2 135 km 9 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 129 km 4 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 101 km 17 km
Feb 5, 2023 British Columbia, Canada M3.9 138 km 1 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 130 km 10 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 140 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 M3.4 128 km 1 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 128 km 10 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 129 km 0 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 110 km 13 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 75 km 7 km
Aug 20, 1990 23 km NW of Nelson, Canada M3.3 87 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 M3.2 125 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 73 km 10 km
Aug 29, 1997 12 km N of Troy, Montana M3.1 115 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 77 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 59 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 56 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 56 km 1.0 mi 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 46 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 88 km 1.9 mi 0
Apr 25, 2008 EF0 71 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 — 64 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 136 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 64 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 64 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 126 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 64 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 121 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 64 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 64 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 94 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 75 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 65 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 45 km
1988 WHITE MOUNTAIN 21,855 88 km
2015 RENNER 13,975 60 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 96 km
1994 COPPER BUTTE 9,068 83 km
2015 GRAVES MOUNTAIN 8,559 74 km
1988 S.17MILE1 8,089 99 km
2021 BULLDOG MOUNTAIN 8,049 66 km
2020 INCHELIUM HIWAY 7,046 85 km
2018 HORNS MOUNTAIN 6,890 51 km
2001 MT. LEONA COMPLEX 5,978 80 km
2003 TOGO MOUNTAIN 5,495 74 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 12 km
2018 BOYDS 5,196 61 km
2015 PARKER RIDGE 4,773 63 km
2017 NORTH FORK HUGHES 4,628 26 km
2006 HUGHES 32 COMPLEX 4,536 31 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 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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