Fast Facts About Spokane Weather Average annual precipitation is 16 to 22 inches per year Average annual snowfall is 52 inches per year High temperature in July is 83° F Low temperature in January is 22° F Air pollution index is 91 (below the national average of 100)

Spokane doesn't skimp on its seasons.

Blooming springs turn to toasty summers; vivid fall foliage becomes sparkling snowfall. Yet despite the variety, Spokane still boasts a mild climate, with a remarkable average of 260 sunny days a year! In fact, that's how the area got its name: "Spokane" is a Native American word meaning "Children of the Sun."

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The Spokane region recently ranked as the fifth safest cities for natural disasters in the U.S. according to a list produced by Sperlings Best Places, for Forbes Magazine online edition. The region has traditionally been a secure geographical area.

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