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Weather & Climate in Touchet, WA

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

Touchet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°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 11.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. 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 446 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation446 ft (136 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates46.0411°N, 118.6724°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyWalla Walla County County
Nearest AirportWalla Walla Regional (ALW)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 1.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience54.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

164 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 28 km 9 km
Jul 14, 1992 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington M4.1 29 km 11 km
Jan 30, 2000 6 km SE of Condon, Oregon M4.1 147 km -1 km
Aug 7, 1992 8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon M3.9 74 km 0 km
Nov 18, 1997 20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.9 139 km 15 km
Mar 22, 1997 10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon M3.9 143 km 0 km
Jun 28, 1998 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho M3.8 147 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2011 14 km N of Richland, Washington M3.7 61 km 2 km
May 18, 2008 11 km SSW of Benton City, Washington M3.7 69 km 20 km
Feb 1, 2000 7 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.6 147 km -1 km
Jan 23, 2015 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon M3.5 38 km 20 km
Aug 31, 1999 Washington-Oregon border region M3.5 146 km 3 km
Oct 12, 2017 25 km NW of Bickleton, Washington M3.4 145 km 13 km
Jan 30, 2000 8 km SE of Condon, Oregon M3.4 147 km -1 km
Dec 22, 1990 9 km NW of Mattawa, Washington M3.4 132 km 3 km
Nov 6, 1997 22 km SE of Desert Aire, Washington M3.4 97 km 22 km
Jun 17, 2004 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington M3.4 78 km 17 km
Oct 15, 2011 13 km N of Richland, Washington M3.4 61 km 1 km
Jan 13, 1994 11 km SW of Lind, Washington M3.4 94 km 0 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 142 km 11 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Mar 14, 1966 EF2 84 km 1.0 mi 0
Jun 26, 1958 EF2 20 km 0.3 mi 0
May 6, 2022 EF1 41 km 2.9 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 38 km 1.6 mi 0
May 19, 2006 EF1 81 km 0.1 mi 0
Jan 16, 2000 EF1 60 km 1.0 mi 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF1 60 km 3.0 mi 0
Jul 1, 1978 EF1 77 km 2.3 mi 0
Mar 5, 2024 EF0 27 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 27, 2023 EF0 31 km 0.1 mi 0
Mar 31, 2020 EF0 57 km 0.1 mi 0
May 22, 2016 EF0 42 km 0.2 mi 0
Aug 13, 2014 EF0 92 km 0.3 mi 0
Jun 7, 2004 EF0 83 km 0.5 mi 0
May 23, 2004 EF0 56 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 13, 2002 EF0 40 km 0.2 mi 0
Jul 9, 1995 EF0 51 km 0.1 mi 0
May 1, 1991 EF0 29 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 24, 1987 EF0 27 km 0.2 mi 0
Jun 21, 1983 EF0 89 km 0.1 mi 0
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: 24 COMMAND (162,300 acres, 2000).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2000 24 COMMAND 162,300 83 km
1984 HANFORD 122,914 81 km
2006 COLUMBIA COMPLEX 118,865 68 km
2021 LICK CREEK 80,376 99 km
2015 BUTTE CREEK 79,418 82 km
2007 WAUTOMA 77,956 93 km
2005 SCHOOL 51,701 86 km
2008 COAL PLANT 45,801 89 km
2021 GREEN RIDGE 44,604 81 km
2019 COLD CREEK 43,756 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 27,815 77 km
2015 UNNAMED 27,736 94 km
2021 ELBOW CREEK 23,103 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 21,130 12 km
2005 WALKER CANYON 20,764 48 km
2007 OVERLOOK 20,363 89 km
2010 EUREKA 19,811 47 km
2024 JACK CANYON MUTUAL AID 18,287 72 km
2017 EAST SADDLE 17,318 97 km
2023 HAT ROCK 17,264 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.3 in
February 39°F (4°C) 1.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
April 53°F (11°C) 0.8 in
May 60°F (16°C) 1.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 0.9 in
November 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Touchet has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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