Weather & Climate in Spokane, WA

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

Spokane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 272 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 16.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 24.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. 77% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 1,903 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	49.6°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,903 ft (580 m)
Area	69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²)
Population Density	3,334/sq mi
Coordinates	47.6669°N, 117.4333°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Spokane County County
Nearest Airport	Spokane International (GEG) 6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.9"

55% below US avg

Snowfall 24.9"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.60"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	76.5%
Unhealthy Days	1

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

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.

Sep 1, 2015	15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington	M4.2	138 km	9 km
Aug 17, 1994	1 km E of Mullan, Idaho	M4.1	126 km	2 km
Nov 11, 2001	3 km NE of Spokane, Washington	M4.0	3 km	4 km
Jun 25, 2001	Washington	M3.9	3 km	10 km
Apr 24, 2015	8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho	M3.9	98 km	17 km
Jun 28, 1998	3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho	M3.8	132 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	126 km	2 km
May 30, 1996	3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.6	124 km	1 km
Jan 20, 2000	21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho	M3.5	83 km	5 km
Nov 2, 1996	4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana	M3.4	134 km	5 km
Jun 25, 2001	2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington	M3.4	4 km	10 km
Jan 13, 1994	11 km SW of Lind, Washington	M3.4	129 km	0 km
Jun 28, 1997	3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.4	123 km	2 km
Jun 17, 2004	11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington	M3.4	126 km	17 km
Mar 8, 1994	32 km S of Wallace, Idaho	M3.4	125 km	5 km
Dec 15, 2012	19 km S of Troy, Montana	M3.4	135 km	1 km
May 10, 2000	Idaho-Montana border region	M3.3	126 km	2 km
Nov 12, 2001	3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington	M3.3	3 km	0 km
Feb 11, 2025	2 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho	M3.3	124 km	5 km

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

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 5 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972	EF3	82 km	0.1 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF2	68 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 9, 1991	EF2	70 km	1.0 mi	0
Jul 17, 1978	EF2	61 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	83 km	0.5 mi	0
May 6, 1957	EF2	27 km	1.5 mi	0
Jun 15, 1954	EF2	27 km	0.5 mi	0
May 6, 2009	EF1	54 km	3.4 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	95 km	12.0 mi	0
May 31, 1997	EF1	21 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 12, 1984	EF1	16 km	1.0 mi	0
Oct 17, 1983	EF1	23 km	0.5 mi	0
Jun 22, 1981	EF1	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 14, 1980	EF1	95 km	0.1 mi	0
Aug 19, 1978	EF1	93 km	1.9 mi	0
Jun 29, 1970	EF1	25 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 18, 2024	EF0	9 km	0.0 mi	0
Mar 26, 2024	EF0	60 km	0.0 mi	0
Jul 10, 2023	EF0	100 km	0.9 mi	0
May 6, 2022	EF0	7 km	2.1 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	—	114 km
1949	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	19.8 m	—	71 km
2024	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	14.3 m	—	114 km
1944	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.1 m	—	114 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	9.0 m	—	48 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	4.8 m	—	114 km
2009	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	3.6 m	—	60 km
1953	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	114 km
1952	COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA	Meteorological	—	—	114 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	85 km
2015	CARPENTER RD.	62,488	65 km
2019	WILLIAMS FLATS	44,680	87 km
2012	APACHE PASS	25,101	86 km
2015	TOWER	24,779	93 km
1996	LINCOLN	19,376	96 km
2008	SWANSON LAKE	18,941	73 km
2021	FORD CORKSCREW	16,179	37 km
1991	UNNAMED	12,401	29 km
2020	KEWA FIELD	11,811	87 km
2023	OREGON	10,957	41 km
2003	RATTLESNAKE CANYON	10,655	76 km
2023	GRAY	10,096	24 km
2016	CAYUSE MTN	9,744	49 km
2014	WATERMELON HILL	9,321	45 km
2015	LOWER FLAT	9,034	99 km
2022	WAGNER ROAD	8,155	75 km
2003	HATTEN ROAD	7,247	84 km
2020	INCHELIUM HIWAY	7,046	95 km
2016	SPOKANE COMPLEX	6,839	22 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	2.2 in
February	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in
March	40°F (5°C)	1.7 in
April	48°F (9°C)	1.4 in
May	55°F (13°C)	1.7 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.8 in	Warmest, Driest
August	69°F (20°C)	0.8 in
September	59°F (15°C)	0.9 in
October	47°F (9°C)	1.2 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.5 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	2.6 in	Coldest, Wettest

Spokane has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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