Weather & Climate in Suncrest, WA

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

Suncrest experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 45.4 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. 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 1,827 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,827 ft (557 m)
Area9.9 sq mi (25.5 km²)
Population Density567/sq mi
Coordinates47.8285°N, 117.6030°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountySpokane County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 45.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %76.5%
Unhealthy Days1

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability21.0 / 100
Community Resilience75.8 / 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 M4.2 118 km 9 km
Aug 17, 1994 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M4.1 142 km 2 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 22 km 4 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 99 km 17 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 22 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 98 km 9 km
May 30, 1996 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 140 km 1 km
Mar 14, 1997 1 km E of Mullan, Idaho M3.6 142 km 2 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 89 km 5 km
Jun 28, 1997 3 km NNW of Mullan, Idaho M3.4 139 km 2 km
Mar 8, 1994 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho M3.4 144 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 20 km 10 km
Nov 2, 1996 4 km W of Trout Creek, Montana M3.4 146 km 5 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 133 km 0 km
Dec 15, 2012 19 km S of Troy, Montana M3.4 139 km 1 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 137 km 17 km
Nov 12, 2001 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington M3.3 21 km 0 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 147 km 11 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 100 km 10 km
May 10, 2000 Idaho-Montana border region M3.3 142 km 2 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

43 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 2 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 69 km 0.1 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF2 77 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 9, 1991 EF2 65 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 53 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 93 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 1957 EF2 49 km 1.5 mi 0
Jun 15, 1954 EF2 47 km 0.5 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 41 km 3.4 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 92 km 1.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 85 km 12.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 7 km 5.0 mi 0
Apr 12, 1984 EF1 30 km 1.0 mi 0
Oct 17, 1983 EF1 39 km 0.5 mi 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 82 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 18 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 19, 1978 EF1 91 km 1.9 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 100 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 8 km 0.1 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 - 92 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m - 57 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m - 92 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m - 92 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m - 32 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m - 92 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m - 42 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 92 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological - - 92 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 76 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 44 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 86 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 69 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 94 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 79 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 81 km
1996 LINCOLN 19,376 87 km
2008 SWANSON LAKE 18,941 61 km
2007 MANILA CREEK 16,248 91 km
2021 FORD CORKSCREW 16,179 15 km
1991 UNNAMED 12,401 12 km
2020 KEWA FIELD 11,811 66 km
2012 BUFFALO LAKE ROAD 11,260 99 km
2023 OREGON 10,957 36 km
2003 RATTLESNAKE CANYON 10,655 60 km
2023 GRAY 10,096 34 km
2016 CAYUSE MTN 9,744 33 km
2000 BUFFALO LAKE 9,709 96 km
2014 WATERMELON HILL 9,321 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.9 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
April 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
September 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest

Suncrest has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in December to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.6").

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