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Weather & Climate in West Clarkston-Highland, WA
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
West Clarkston-Highland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.7 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 954 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,021/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4025°N, 117.0645°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Asotin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pullman/Moscow Regional (PUW) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 28.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 17.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
88 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 | 107 km | 9 km |
| Jul 14, 1992 | 6 km S of Walla Walla East, Washington | M4.1 | 106 km | 11 km |
| Nov 11, 2001 | 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington | M4.0 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | Washington | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 3 km SE of Genesee, Idaho | M3.8 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Nov 8, 1997 | 39 km SE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.8 | 128 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1996 | 3 km SSW of Mullan, Idaho | M3.6 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2015 | 3 km N of Cayuse, Oregon | M3.5 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Jan 13, 1994 | 11 km SW of Lind, Washington | M3.4 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Mar 8, 1994 | 32 km S of Wallace, Idaho | M3.4 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 2 km SSE of Town and Country, Washington | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2004 | 11 km SSE of Washtucna, Washington | M3.4 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Dec 15, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Walla Walla East, Washington | M3.3 | 107 km | 8 km |
| Nov 12, 2001 | 3 km NNE of Spokane, Washington | M3.3 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2013 | 29 km ESE of Pierce, Idaho | M3.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 2012 | 3 km WNW of Touchet, Washington | M3.2 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Mar 18, 1993 | 3 km SSW of Osburn, Idaho | M3.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 1999 | 17 km NW of Malden, Washington | M3.1 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Nov 11, 2001 | 3 km NE of Spokane, Washington | M3.1 | 145 km | 0 km |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 21 km SE of Joseph, Oregon | M3.0 | 130 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
19 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| Aug 30, 1971 | EF2 | 62 km | 0.5 mi | 0 |
| Jun 11, 1968 | EF2 | 67 km | 9.6 mi | 0 |
| Mar 14, 1966 | EF2 | 57 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 8, 1962 | EF2 | 20 km | 9.1 mi | 0 |
| Jan 16, 2000 | EF1 | 72 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| May 19, 1986 | EF1 | 46 km | 2.0 mi | 0 |
| May 2, 1973 | EF1 | 37 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 20, 1969 | EF1 | 23 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2016 | EF0 | 100 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 58 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
| Oct 7, 2010 | EF0 | 59 km | 0.4 mi | 0 |
| May 6, 2009 | EF0 | 99 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2007 | EF0 | 87 km | 0.3 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1997 | EF0 | 8 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Jun 1, 1991 | EF0 | 19 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| May 1, 1991 | EF0 | 20 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Sep 14, 1986 | EF0 | 75 km | 0.2 mi | 0 |
| Aug 9, 1982 | EF0 | 98 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
| Apr 11, 1979 | EF0 | 90 km | 1.0 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: MALONEY CREEK (131,397 acres, 2000).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2000 | MALONEY CREEK | 131,397 | 55 km |
| 2006 | COLUMBIA COMPLEX | 118,865 | 63 km |
| 2021 | SHOVEL CREEK | 109,829 | 46 km |
| 2021 | LICK CREEK | 80,376 | 34 km |
| 2015 | BUTTE CREEK | 79,418 | 61 km |
| 2012 | CACHE CREEK | 75,521 | 57 km |
| 2014 | BIG COUGAR | 65,397 | 48 km |
| 2007 | POE CABIN | 59,704 | 99 km |
| 1988 | TEEPEE BUTTE | 59,565 | 62 km |
| 2005 | SCHOOL | 51,701 | 44 km |
| 2007 | CHIMNEY COMPLEX | 50,646 | 42 km |
| 2015 | KAMIAH GULCH | 48,459 | 80 km |
| 2017 | POWERLINE | 45,449 | 52 km |
| 2021 | GREEN RIDGE | 44,604 | 52 km |
| 1986 | JOSEPH/STARVATION | 37,064 | 64 km |
| 2014 | SOMERS | 36,374 | 99 km |
| 2000 | EASTSIDE COMPLEX (DEEP CREEK) | 31,969 | 80 km |
| 2000 | BURNT FLATS | 24,808 | 97 km |
| 2021 | ELBOW CREEK | 23,103 | 72 km |
| 2005 | TRYON COMPLEX (TRYON) | 21,486 | 91 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
West Clarkston-Highland has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.8").