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Weather & Climate in Twin Lakes, WA

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

Twin Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 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 21.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). 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 2,590 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,590 ft (789 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates48.2622°N, 118.3591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyFerry County County
Nearest AirportSpokane International (GEG)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.4"
44% below US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.32"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score51.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.2 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 24, 1997 16 km WNW of Malott, Washington M4.6 114 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2015 15 km N of Nespelem Community, Washington M4.2 49 km 9 km
Nov 11, 2001 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington M4.0 96 km 4 km
Apr 24, 2015 8 km WSW of Hope, Idaho M3.9 144 km 17 km
Jun 25, 2001 Washington M3.9 96 km 10 km
Apr 15, 1991 4 km SE of Pateros, Washington M3.9 115 km 11 km
Sep 10, 2016 23 km E of Oliver, Canada M3.9 123 km 1 km
Mar 3, 1998 16 km NNE of Grand Forks, Canada M3.8 101 km 5 km
Apr 24, 2015 12 km SSW of East Hope, Idaho M3.7 149 km 9 km
Jan 26, 1992 9 km SSE of Okanagan Falls, Canada M3.7 141 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1997 8 km NNE of Waterville, Washington M3.7 139 km 7 km
Jun 24, 1997 16 km NW of Malott, Washington M3.6 113 km 7 km
Jan 20, 2000 21 km ENE of Athol, Idaho M3.5 145 km 5 km
Jun 25, 2001 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington M3.4 94 km 10 km
Jan 24, 1992 4 km WNW of Waterville, Washington M3.4 148 km 6 km
Jul 24, 2017 Washington M3.3 138 km 2 km
Oct 27, 1991 21 km N of Castlegar, Canada M3.3 149 km 7 km
May 11, 2001 4 km NNW of Moses Lake North, Washington M3.3 137 km 11 km
Jan 14, 2004 2 km S of Manson, Washington M3.3 141 km 1 km
Apr 24, 2015 7 km SW of Hope, Idaho M3.3 147 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

35 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF3. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Path Fatalities
Apr 5, 1972 EF3 58 km 0.1 mi 0
Jul 17, 1978 EF2 92 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 83 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 5, 1972 EF2 42 km 1.0 mi 0
May 6, 2009 EF1 57 km 3.4 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 44 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 47 km 5.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 44 km 1.0 mi 0
Jul 21, 1997 EF1 47 km 5.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 77 km 5.0 mi 0
May 31, 1997 EF1 75 km 12.0 mi 0
Jul 25, 1983 EF1 51 km 0.2 mi 0
May 3, 1982 EF1 86 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 22, 1981 EF1 76 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 14, 1980 EF1 42 km 0.1 mi 0
Aug 15, 1978 EF1 74 km 0.1 mi 0
Jun 29, 1970 EF1 71 km 0.1 mi 0
Apr 18, 2024 EF0 90 km 0.0 mi 0
Mar 26, 2024 EF0 69 km 0.0 mi 0
Jul 10, 2023 EF0 64 km 0.9 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 — 38 km
1949 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 19.8 m — 49 km
2024 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 14.3 m — 38 km
1944 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.1 m — 38 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 9.0 m — 56 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 4.8 m — 38 km
2009 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological 3.6 m — 43 km
1953 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 38 km
1952 COLUMBIA RIVER VALLEY, WA Meteorological — — 38 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH STAR (218,547 acres, 2015).

Year Name Acres Burned Distance
2015 NORTH STAR 218,547 46 km
2020 COLD SPRINGS 187,561 86 km
2015 TUNK BLOCK 180,111 76 km
2020 WHITNEY 127,930 74 km
2012 BARKER CANYON COMPLEX 85,906 69 km
2018 GRASS VALLEY 76,074 70 km
2015 CARPENTER RD. 62,488 31 km
2021 WHITMORE 59,925 66 km
2021 SUMMIT TRAIL 54,855 13 km
2015 STICKPIN 54,119 65 km
2019 WILLIAMS FLATS 44,680 33 km
2021 CHUWEAH CREEK FIRE 37,393 40 km
2001 VIRGINIA L 35,780 93 km
2001 ST MARYS 34,914 73 km
1985 BARKER MT 32,839 86 km
2021 WALKER CREEK 26,165 79 km
2014 DEVILS ELBOW COMPLEX 25,988 24 km
2012 APACHE PASS 25,101 81 km
2015 TOWER 24,779 94 km
2008 COLUMBIA RIVER ROAD 22,628 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
March 35°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.4 in
May 49°F (10°C) 1.8 in
June 56°F (13°C) 1.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in Driest
October 44°F (7°C) 1.1 in
November 32°F (0°C) 2.1 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Wettest

Twin Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in December to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and September the driest (0.9").

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