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Weather & Climate in Outlook, WA

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

Outlook experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°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 8.3 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 778 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation778 ft (237 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density3,877/sq mi
Coordinates46.3312°N, 120.0928°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyYakima County County
Nearest AirportTri-Cities (PSC)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.9 / 100
Community Resilience13.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

328 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 M4.3 142 km 9 km
Jun 17, 2010 30 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.2 56 km 3 km
Jul 14, 2008 11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M4.2 149 km 16 km
Feb 18, 2015 15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington M4.2 114 km 4 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 142 km 11 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 126 km -1 km
Aug 16, 2004 16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington M4.0 112 km -1 km
Oct 9, 1998 20 km S of White Swan, Washington M4.0 49 km 2 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 126 km 0 km
Jun 25, 2004 17 km W of Packwood, Washington M3.9 142 km -1 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 36 km 15 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 65 km 0 km
Mar 29, 2010 10 km NE of Cliffdell, Washington M3.8 100 km 1 km
Jun 14, 2007 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.8 149 km 18 km
Jul 13, 1995 13 km ENE of Ashford, Washington M3.7 147 km 7 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 65 km 2 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 46 km 20 km
Jan 1, 1997 14 km NNE of Selah, Washington M3.7 57 km 18 km
Apr 6, 2025 12 km E of Greenwater, Washington M3.7 141 km 9 km
Apr 5, 2008 12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon M3.6 149 km 18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Jun 26, 1958 EF2 94 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 30, 1957 EF2 43 km 1.0 mi 0
May 19, 2006 EF1 64 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 87 km 3.0 mi 0
May 1, 2024 EF0 82 km 0.4 mi 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 62 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 72 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 13, 2014 EF0 23 km 0.3 mi 0
Apr 7, 2008 EF0 45 km 0.1 mi 0
May 9, 2005 EF0 44 km 0.2 mi 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 17 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 23, 2005 EF0 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 7, 2004 EF0 43 km 0.5 mi 0
May 23, 2004 EF0 91 km 0.1 mi 0
May 15, 2000 EF0 18 km 0.2 mi 0
May 9, 1999 EF0 55 km — 0
Aug 26, 1997 EF0 48 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 9, 1995 EF0 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 12, 1957 EF0 95 km 16.2 mi 0
May 9, 1956 EF0 73 km 10.2 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (108 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Adams Stratovolcano 3,742 m (12,277 ft) 950 108 km
Rainier Stratovolcano 4,392 m (14,409 ft) 1450 140 km
Indian Heaven Shield(s) 1,806 m (5,925 ft) -6250 140 km
St. Helens Stratovolcano 2,549 m (8,363 ft) 2008 161 km
West Crater Volcanic field 1,329 m (4,360 ft) -5750 161 km
Hood Stratovolcano 3,426 m (11,240 ft) 1866 164 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 25 km
2000 24 COMMAND 162,300 41 km
1984 HANFORD 122,914 42 km
2021 SCHNEIDER SPRINGS 114,743 96 km
2000 MULE DRY 90,184 41 km
2013 COLOCKUM TARPS 79,279 94 km
2007 WAUTOMA 77,956 35 km
2020 EVANS CANYON 76,288 69 km
1996 COLD CREEK 72,859 39 km
2018 BOYLSTON 66,292 58 km
2023 NEWELL ROAD 61,833 57 km
2024 BIG HORN 51,023 51 km
2009 DRY CREEK COMPLEX 49,843 19 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 77 km
2024 RETREAT 44,681 77 km
2019 COLD CREEK 43,756 37 km
2015 HIGHWAY 8 35,296 59 km
2003 UMTANUM RIDGE 34,351 40 km
2016 0353 RN SCOTT CANYON 32,051 100 km
2017 SILVER DOLLAR 30,789 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 0.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 0.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
May 60°F (16°C) 0.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 0.5 in
November 40°F (5°C) 1.0 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.1 in Wettest

Outlook has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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