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Weather & Climate in Odessa, WA

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

Odessa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. 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 1,548 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,548 ft (472 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density920/sq mi
Coordinates47.3326°N, 118.6894°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.61"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.2 / 100
Community Resilience59.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 145 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 111 km 9 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 105 km 4 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 117 km 11 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 105 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 110 km 7 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 145 km 20 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 147 km 18 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 111 km 2 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 146 km 7 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 127 km 7 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 112 km 1 km
Jun 6, 2002 7 km NW of Entiat, Washington M3.4 128 km 6 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 81 km 17 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 114 km 6 km
Jul 6, 1991 7 km SE of Kittitas, Washington M3.4 132 km 3 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 50 km 0 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 118 km 22 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 104 km 10 km
Dec 22, 1990 9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington M3.4 115 km 3 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 48 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 51 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 99 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 64 km 3.4 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 96 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 96 km 5.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 33 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 47 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 87 km 0.5 mi 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 92 km 3.0 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 47 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 68 km 2.3 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 91 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 92 km 0.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 49 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 47 km 0.9 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 60 km 0.4 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF0 94 km 0.6 mi 0
Aug 9, 2016 EF0 88 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 22, 2016 EF0 73 km 0.2 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 — 143 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 60 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 144 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 143 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 72 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 143 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 74 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 143 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: PEARL HILL (217,720 acres, 2020).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2020 PEARL HILL 217,720 91 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 33 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 85 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 76 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 92 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 73 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 92 km
2017 SUTHERLAND CANYON 29,492 92 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 26 km
2005 WALKER CANYON 20,764 98 km
2007 OVERLOOK 20,363 91 km
2010 EUREKA 19,811 99 km
1996 LINCOLN 19,376 27 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 47 km
2019 243 COMMAND 18,876 99 km
2016 BLACK ROCK ROAD 17,398 20 km
2017 EAST SADDLE 17,318 79 km
2020 KAHLOTUS 16,738 89 km
2010 UNNAMED 16,737 84 km
2007 MANILA CREEK 16,248 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 1.2 in
February 34°F (1°C) 1.0 in
March 41°F (5°C) 1.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 0.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
September 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 0.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Wettest

Odessa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.6") and August the driest (0.4").

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