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Weather & Climate in Newport, WA

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

Newport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°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 27.5 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 2,160 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.2°F
14% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,160 ft (658 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density1,493/sq mi
Coordinates48.1782°N, 117.0546°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyPend Oreille County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below US avg
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

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

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Dec 22, 1998 Idaho-Montana border region M4.7 139 km 12 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 146 km 9 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 124 km 2 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 60 km 4 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 48 km 17 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 61 km 10 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 146 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 51 km 9 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 123 km 1 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 124 km 2 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 49 km 5 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 89 km 1 km
May 14, 2014 5 km NE of Happys Inn, Montana M3.4 146 km 15 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 111 km 5 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 139 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 59 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 119 km 2 km
Sep 16, 2002 1 km N of Happys Inn, Montana M3.3 142 km 8 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 60 km 0 km
Sep 22, 2003 12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho M3.3 32 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

31 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 4 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
May 31, 1997 EF2 49 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 12 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 6 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 90 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 78 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 87 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 93 km 3.4 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 87 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 87 km 1.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 50 km 5.0 mi 0
May 29, 1994 EF1 46 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 53 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 86 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 70 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 39 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 69 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 37 km 1.9 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 69 km 0.0 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 68 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 — 92 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 105 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 91 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 92 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 84 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 92 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 88 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 92 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARPENTER RD. (62,488 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 78 km
2022 RUSSELL MOUNTAIN 26,130 83 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 34 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 57 km
2021 SOUTH YAAK 12,866 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 67 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 94 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 23 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 86 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 82 km
2015 NAPOLEON 1 9,727 89 km
2015 LOWER FLAT 9,034 81 km
2018 COUGAR 8,708 69 km
2021 TRESTLE CREEK COMPLEX 7,117 64 km
2020 INCHELIUM HIWAY 7,046 89 km
2016 SPOKANE COMPLEX 6,839 78 km
2017 NOISY CREEK 5,452 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,297 58 km
2015 NORTH GRIZZLY 5,286 85 km
2018 BOYDS 5,196 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 3.5 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.7 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 55°F (13°C) 1.4 in
October 44°F (7°C) 1.8 in
November 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 26°F (-4°C) 4.0 in Coldest

Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (1.2").

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