Weather & Climate in White Swan, WA

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

White Swan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 20.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. 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 992 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	992 ft (302 m)
Area	2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density	224/sq mi
Coordinates	46.3770°N, 120.7381°W
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles
County	Yakima County County
Nearest Airport	Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (DLS) 56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"

79% below US avg

Snowfall 20.4"

Wettest Month (Dec) 2.13"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	28.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability	63.9 / 100
Community Resilience	13.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,190 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Jun 29, 2002	6 km ENE of Government Camp, Oregon	M4.5	137 km	5 km
Jun 18, 1994	11 km SE of Skykomish, Washington	M4.3	144 km	-1 km
Feb 14, 2011	31 km S of Morton, Washington	M4.3	114 km	4 km
Feb 18, 2015	15 km ENE of Cle Elum, Washington	M4.2	97 km	4 km
Jul 14, 2008	11 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon	M4.2	140 km	16 km
Jun 17, 2010	30 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.2	30 km	3 km
May 20, 1995	15 km NNE of Ashford, Washington	M4.1	108 km	12 km
Jan 30, 2000	6 km SE of Condon, Oregon	M4.1	140 km	-1 km
Aug 16, 2004	16 km ENE of Packwood, Washington	M4.0	65 km	-1 km
Oct 9, 1998	20 km S of White Swan, Washington	M4.0	19 km	2 km
Jun 6, 2021	6 km NE of Government Camp, Oregon	M3.9	137 km	4 km
Jun 25, 2004	17 km W of Packwood, Washington	M3.9	93 km	-1 km
Mar 22, 1997	10 km ESE of Condon, Oregon	M3.9	141 km	0 km
Sep 10, 1994	2 km SE of Enumclaw, Washington	M3.9	130 km	17 km
Aug 7, 1992	8 km WSW of Irrigon, Oregon	M3.9	106 km	0 km
Oct 1, 2004	37 km NNE of Amboy, Washington	M3.9	114 km	-1 km
Nov 18, 1997	20 km NW of Bickleton, Washington	M3.9	33 km	15 km
Jan 3, 2018	37 km SSE of Morton, Washington	M3.9	102 km	10 km
Sep 12, 2015	3 km NE of North Bend, Washington	M3.9	148 km	19 km
Jun 14, 2007	12 km ESE of Maupin, Oregon	M3.8	140 km	18 km

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

Tornado History

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

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Apr 30, 1957	EF2	31 km	1.0 mi	0
May 1, 2024	EF0	93 km	0.4 mi	0
Aug 13, 2014	EF0	72 km	0.3 mi	0
Apr 7, 2008	EF0	23 km	0.1 mi	0
May 9, 2005	EF0	34 km	0.2 mi	0
Apr 23, 2005	EF0	35 km	0.1 mi	0
Apr 23, 2005	EF0	32 km	0.1 mi	0
Jun 7, 2004	EF0	85 km	0.5 mi	0
May 15, 2000	EF0	38 km	0.2 mi	0
May 9, 1999	EF0	34 km	—	0
Aug 26, 1997	EF0	1 km	1.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 250.0 m (820 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1980	WASHINGTON	Explosion	250.0 m	61	113 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adams (61 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Adams	Stratovolcano	3,742 m (12,277 ft)	950	61 km
Rainier	Stratovolcano	4,392 m (14,409 ft)	1450	94 km
Indian Heaven	Shield(s)	1,806 m (5,925 ft)	-6250	97 km
St. Helens	Stratovolcano	2,549 m (8,363 ft)	2008	113 km
West Crater	Volcanic field	1,329 m (4,360 ft)	-5750	117 km
Hood	Stratovolcano	3,426 m (11,240 ft)	1866	134 km
Glacier Peak	Stratovolcano	3,213 m (10,541 ft)	1700	195 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RANGE 12 (167,604 acres, 2016).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
2016	RANGE 12	167,604	68 km
2000	24 COMMAND	162,300	89 km
1984	HANFORD	122,914	90 km
2021	SCHNEIDER SPRINGS	114,743	58 km
2000	MULE DRY	90,184	67 km
2007	WAUTOMA	77,956	81 km
2020	EVANS CANYON	76,288	51 km
1996	COLD CREEK	72,859	62 km
2018	SUBSTATION 0730 RN	69,109	99 km
2018	BOYLSTON	66,292	71 km
2023	NEWELL ROAD	61,833	66 km
2015	COUGAR CREEK	51,866	54 km
2024	BIG HORN	51,023	75 km
2017	NORSE PEAK	51,017	86 km
2009	DRY CREEK COMPLEX	49,843	61 km
2024	RETREAT	44,681	40 km
2019	COLD CREEK	43,756	84 km
2015	HIGHWAY 8	35,296	77 km
2003	UMTANUM RIDGE	34,351	62 km
2017	SILVER DOLLAR	30,789	77 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	2.0 in
February	37°F (3°C)	1.2 in
March	44°F (7°C)	0.9 in
April	50°F (10°C)	0.7 in
May	58°F (14°C)	0.5 in
June	66°F (19°C)	0.5 in
July	75°F (24°C)	0.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	0.4 in
September	63°F (17°C)	0.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	0.7 in
November	40°F (4°C)	1.8 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.1 in	Coldest, Wettest

White Swan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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