Weather & Climate in Spangle, WA

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

Spangle 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 2,433 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	2,433 ft (742 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	800/sq mi
Coordinates	47.4299°N, 117.3812°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Spokane County County
Nearest Airport	Spokane International (GEG) 15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.4"

52% below US avg

Snowfall 26.2"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.48"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

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

94 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	121 km	2 km
Nov 11, 2001	3 km NE of Spokane, Washington	M4.0	29 km	4 km
Jun 25, 2001	Washington	M3.9	28 km	10 km
Apr 24, 2015	8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho	M3.9	114 km	17 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	106 km	10 km
Apr 24, 2015	12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho	M3.7	109 km	9 km
May 30, 1996	3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	117 km	1 km
Mar 14, 1997	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	121 km	2 km
Jan 20, 2000	21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho	M3.5	96 km	5 km
Mar 8, 1994	32 km S of Wallace, Idaho	M3.4	113 km	5 km
Jun 28, 1997	3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.4	118 km	2 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	117 km	0 km
Jun 25, 2001	2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington	M3.4	30 km	10 km
Dec 15, 2012	19 km S of Troy, Montana	M3.4	148 km	1 km
Nov 2, 1996	4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana	M3.4	137 km	5 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	106 km	17 km
May 11, 2001	4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington	M3.3	150 km	11 km
Feb 11, 2025	2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.3	119 km	5 km
Sep 22, 2003	12 km NW of Rathdrum, Idaho	M3.3	59 km	13 km
May 10, 2000	Idaho-Montana border region	M3.3	121 km	2 km

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

Tornado History

36 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 4 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972	EF3	93 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF2	77 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 9, 1991	EF2	91 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 17, 1978	EF2	86 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	57 km	0.5 mi	0
May 6, 1957	EF2	15 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 1954	EF2	0 km	0.5 mi	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	69 km	3.4 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	48 km	5.0 mi	0
May 19, 1986	EF1	89 km	2.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1984	EF1	34 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1983	EF1	14 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1981	EF1	58 km	0.1 mi	0
May 2, 1973	EF1	83 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 29, 1970	EF1	48 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 18, 2024	EF0	29 km	0.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 2024	EF0	69 km	0.0 mi	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	24 km	2.1 mi	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	28 km	0.6 mi	0
Aug 9, 2016	EF0	30 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	—	139 km
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	85 km
2024	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	14.3 m	—	139 km
1944	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.1 m	—	139 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	64 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	4.8 m	—	139 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	78 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	139 km
1952	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	139 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: WHITNEY (127,930 acres, 2020).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2020	WHITNEY	127,930	92 km
2015	CARPENTER RD.	62,488	87 km
2012	APACHE PASS	25,101	91 km
2008	SWANSON LAKE	18,941	83 km
2021	FORD CORKSCREW	16,179	61 km
1991	UNNAMED	12,401	50 km
2023	OREGON	10,957	64 km
2003	RATTLESNAKE CANYON	10,655	91 km
2016	SNAKE RIVER FIRE	10,349	92 km
2023	GRAY	10,096	25 km
2016	CAYUSE MTN	9,744	68 km
2014	WATERMELON HILL	9,321	32 km
2022	WAGNER ROAD	8,155	55 km
2003	HATTEN ROAD	7,247	89 km
2016	SPOKANE COMPLEX	6,839	10 km
1991	UNNAMED	6,024	84 km
2022	RIPARIA	5,631	95 km
2005	WALL LAKE	5,373	81 km
1991	UNNAMED	5,297	66 km
2015	NORTH GRIZZLY	5,286	100 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	2.2 in
February	33°F (0°C)	1.7 in
March	39°F (4°C)	1.7 in
April	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
May	53°F (12°C)	1.6 in
June	60°F (15°C)	1.3 in
July	68°F (20°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	0.8 in
September	58°F (14°C)	0.9 in
October	47°F (8°C)	1.1 in
November	36°F (2°C)	2.3 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.5 in	Coldest, Wettest

Spangle has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 29°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.8").

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