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Weather & Climate in Othello, WA

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

Othello experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 279 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 8.8 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 1,088 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,088 ft (332 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density1,812/sq mi
Coordinates46.8221°N, 119.1658°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportGrant County International (MWH)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.8"
77% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.3 / 100
Community Resilience58.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

254 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.

Nov 28, 1991 7 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.3 113 km 9 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 145 km 3 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 129 km 4 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 113 km 11 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 137 km 2 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 125 km 15 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 144 km 11 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 112 km 0 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 138 km 1 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 79 km 20 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 119 km 7 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 98 km 18 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 46 km 2 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 132 km 20 km
Jun 29, 2005 0 km SE of Gleed, Washington M3.5 112 km 9 km
Oct 26, 1992 12 km N of Naches, Washington M3.5 118 km -1 km
Dec 24, 2000 8 km NNW of Entiat, Washington M3.5 132 km 7 km
Oct 12, 2017 25 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.4 129 km 13 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 36 km 0 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 52 km 22 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

22 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 98 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 26, 1958 EF2 86 km 0.3 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 97 km 12.0 mi 0
Aug 10, 1985 EF1 20 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 35 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 28 km 2.3 mi 0
May 1, 2024 EF0 73 km 0.4 mi 0
May 26, 2023 EF0 43 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 55 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 69 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 13, 2014 EF0 74 km 0.3 mi 0
May 19, 2010 EF0 41 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 7, 2004 EF0 99 km 0.5 mi 0
May 11, 2003 EF0 25 km 0.1 mi 0
May 15, 2000 EF0 93 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF0 11 km 0.5 mi 0
Aug 9, 1982 EF0 69 km 0.1 mi 0
May 12, 1980 EF0 69 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 1, 1979 EF0 44 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 24, 1958 EF0 82 km 45.0 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 19.8 m (65 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 127 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 139 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 191 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 12 (167,604 acres, 2016).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2016 RANGE 12 167,604 65 km
2000 24 COMMAND 162,300 53 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 99 km
1984 HANFORD 122,914 54 km
2013 COLOCKUM TARPS 79,279 84 km
2007 WAUTOMA 77,956 56 km
1996 COLD CREEK 72,859 69 km
2018 BOYLSTON 66,292 72 km
2009 DRY CREEK COMPLEX 49,843 72 km
2019 COLD CREEK 43,756 54 km
2003 UMTANUM RIDGE 34,351 70 km
2017 SILVER DOLLAR 30,789 55 km
2017 SUTHERLAND CANYON 29,492 79 km
2022 VANTAGE HIGHWAY 29,299 73 km
2017 400 27,218 65 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 93 km
2020 TAYLOR POND 22,591 75 km
2018 L RD SW 22,101 39 km
1996 UNNAMED 21,130 93 km
2005 WALKER CANYON 20,764 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 0.9 in
February 37°F (3°C) 0.8 in
March 44°F (7°C) 0.8 in
April 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
September 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 0.6 in
November 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Wettest

Othello has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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