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Weather & Climate in Oroville, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Oroville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. 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 915 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 998/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.9470°N, 119.4300°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Okanogan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grant County International (MWH) 120 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 89.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
147 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 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2002 | 39 km ESE of Merritt, Canada | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2015 | 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington | M4.2 | 77 km | 9 km |
| Apr 15, 1991 | 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington | M3.9 | 107 km | 11 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 23 km E of Oliver, Canada | M3.9 | 32 km | 1 km |
| Mar 3, 1998 | 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada | M3.8 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1997 | 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington | M3.7 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Jan 26, 1992 | 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 16 km NW of Malott, Washington | M3.6 | 72 km | 7 km |
| Dec 24, 2000 | 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington | M3.5 | 147 km | 7 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 15 km N of Princeton, Canada | M3.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 38 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Mar 8, 1992 | 27 km SW of Princeton, Canada | M3.4 | 103 km | 5 km |
| Jul 19, 2025 | 34 km W of Okanagan Falls, Canada | M3.4 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Jul 24, 2017 | Washington | M3.3 | 145 km | 2 km |
| Mar 17, 2008 | 48 km WNW of Granite Falls, Washington | M3.3 | 141 km | 0 km |
| Jan 14, 2004 | 2 km S of Manson, Washington | M3.3 | 132 km | 1 km |
| Sep 18, 1997 | 6 km NE of Waterville, Washington | M3.3 | 146 km | 2 km |
| Oct 27, 1991 | 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada | M3.3 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Apr 20, 2025 | 8 km NW of Tonasket, Washington | M3.2 | 21 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
5 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF1.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Jul 21, 1997 | EF1 | 93 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 21, 1997 | EF1 | 93 km | 5.0 mi | 0 |
| May 30, 1987 | EF1 | 92 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 3, 1982 | EF1 | 58 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Aug 26, 1997 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).
Tsunami History
8 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 | — | 103 km |
| 1949 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 19.8 m | — | 148 km |
| 2024 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 14.3 m | — | 103 km |
| 1944 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 9.1 m | — | 103 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 4.8 m | — | 103 km |
| 2009 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | 3.6 m | — | 150 km |
| 1953 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
| 1952 | COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA | Meteorological | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Glacier Peak (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Glacier Peak | Stratovolcano | 3,213 m (10,541 ft) | 1700 | 155 km |
| Baker | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,285 m (10,778 ft) | 1880 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: CARLTON COMPLEX (276,249 acres, 2014).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2014 | CARLTON COMPLEX | 276,249 | 87 km |
| 2015 | NORTH STAR | 218,547 | 69 km |
| 2020 | COLD SPRINGS | 187,561 | 82 km |
| 2015 | TUNK BLOCK | 180,111 | 53 km |
| 2015 | LIMEBELT | 137,098 | 53 km |
| 2017 | DIAMOND CREEK | 117,527 | 66 km |
| 2006 | TRIPOD COMPLEX (SPUR PEAK) | 115,123 | 42 km |
| 2003 | FAWN PEAK COMPLEX (FAREWELL) | 77,444 | 55 km |
| 2021 | CUB CREEK 2 | 74,601 | 61 km |
| 2021 | WHITMORE | 59,925 | 83 km |
| 2006 | TRIPOD COMPLEX (TRIPOD) | 59,712 | 62 km |
| 2021 | CEDAR CREEK | 58,591 | 88 km |
| 2021 | SUMMIT TRAIL | 54,855 | 97 km |
| 2015 | STICKPIN | 54,119 | 76 km |
| 2018 | CRESCENT MOUNTAIN | 53,258 | 97 km |
| 2006 | TATOOSH COMPLEX | 48,862 | 85 km |
| 2021 | CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE | 37,393 | 98 km |
| 2001 | VIRGINIA L | 35,780 | 78 km |
| 2001 | ST MARYS | 34,914 | 71 km |
| 2022 | PARKS | 34,621 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Oroville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (1.5") and September the driest (0.6").