Weather & Climate in Rockford, WA

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

Rockford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 26.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 2,445 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)

Annual Average	48.1°F
	11% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days	273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,445 ft (745 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	617/sq mi
Coordinates	47.4515°N, 117.1306°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Spokane County County
Nearest Airport	Spokane International (GEG) 22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 26.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 3.11"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	21.0 / 100
Community Resilience	75.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.1.

Aug 17, 1994	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M4.1	102 km	2 km
Nov 11, 2001	3 km NE of Spokane, Washington	M4.0	33 km	4 km
Jun 25, 2001	Washington	M3.9	33 km	10 km
Apr 24, 2015	8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho	M3.9	101 km	17 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	104 km	10 km
Apr 24, 2015	12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho	M3.7	95 km	9 km
Mar 14, 1997	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	102 km	2 km
May 30, 1996	3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	99 km	1 km
Jan 20, 2000	21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho	M3.5	81 km	5 km
Mar 8, 1994	32 km S of Wallace, Idaho	M3.4	95 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1997	3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.4	99 km	2 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	134 km	0 km
Dec 15, 2012	19 km S of Troy, Montana	M3.4	132 km	1 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	121 km	17 km
Jun 25, 2001	2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington	M3.4	35 km	10 km
Nov 2, 1996	4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana	M3.4	119 km	5 km
Feb 11, 2025	2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.3	100 km	5 km
Apr 24, 2015	7 km SW of Hope, Idaho	M3.3	101 km	10 km
May 10, 2000	Idaho-Montana border region	M3.3	102 km	2 km
Nov 12, 2001	3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington	M3.3	34 km	0 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2. Total: 3 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
May 31, 1997	EF2	62 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 9, 1991	EF2	83 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 17, 1978	EF2	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	61 km	0.5 mi	0
May 6, 1957	EF2	6 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 1954	EF2	19 km	0.5 mi	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	84 km	3.4 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	53 km	5.0 mi	0
May 19, 1986	EF1	83 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1984	EF1	31 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1983	EF1	32 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1981	EF1	60 km	0.1 mi	0
May 2, 1973	EF1	81 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1970	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 18, 2024	EF0	39 km	0.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 2024	EF0	86 km	0.0 mi	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	27 km	2.1 mi	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	38 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 9, 2016	EF0	43 km	0.2 mi	0
Jul 22, 2016	EF0	40 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	—	146 km
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	101 km
2024	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	14.3 m	—	146 km
1944	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.1 m	—	146 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	78 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	4.8 m	—	146 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	91 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	146 km
1952	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	146 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	98 km
2008	SWANSON LAKE	18,941	100 km
2021	FORD CORKSCREW	16,179	69 km
2021	DECEITFUL	12,750	90 km
1991	UNNAMED	12,401	61 km
2023	OREGON	10,957	61 km
2016	SNAKE RIVER FIRE	10,349	96 km
2023	GRAY	10,096	42 km
2016	CAYUSE MTN	9,744	81 km
2014	WATERMELON HILL	9,321	51 km
2015	LOWER FLAT	9,034	85 km
2022	WAGNER ROAD	8,155	71 km
2016	SPOKANE COMPLEX	6,839	13 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,024	100 km
2005	WALL LAKE	5,373	99 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,297	75 km
2015	NORTH GRIZZLY	5,286	81 km
2018	ANGEL SPRINGS	4,718	76 km
2023	RIDGE CREEK	4,608	61 km
2018	SURPRISE CREEK	3,746	81 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.9 in
February	33°F (0°C)	2.2 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.1 in
April	45°F (7°C)	1.7 in
May	53°F (11°C)	1.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
July	68°F (20°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	66°F (19°C)	1.0 in
September	57°F (14°C)	1.1 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in
November	35°F (2°C)	2.9 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	3.1 in	Coldest, Wettest

Rockford has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.9").

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