Asotin, Washington
Asotin is a city of 1,021 people in Asotin County, Washington, founded in 1878.
Why visit Asotin
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 5 parks and trails in and around town.
Highlights include Sternwheeler Jean.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 30°F.
Weather in Asotin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Asotin
Asotin is a city in and the county seat of Asotin County, Washington, United States. The population of the city was 1,204 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Lewiston, ID-WA Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Asotin, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Sternwheeler Jean
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Asotin Slough Habitat Management Unit Recreation Area
Hiking and trails · 0.6 mi
Churches and places of worship1
Full Gospel Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Church building in Washington, United States of America
Schools, colleges and libraries30
A Neil Deatley Career Technical Education Center
School · 5.0 mi
3125 Cecil Andrus Way, Lewiston
Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement
School · 5.4 mi
1284 Chestnut, Clarkston
18 more on the map.
History
The name Asotin is derived from a Nez Perce language term meaning "eel creek." It was founded in 1878 by Alexander Sumpster. A river ferry stop at Asotin was set up by 1881.
In 1931, Herbert Niccolls Jr., a 12-year-old, was convicted of the murder of the Asotin County sheriff.
From the History section of Asotin, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Asotin
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 30°F | 1.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 32°F | 1.0 in | 3.8 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 36°F | 1.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 41°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 54°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 61°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 60°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 52°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 34°F | 1.2 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 30°F | 1.1 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lewiston Nez Perce Co Ap Hcn 72783 (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Asotin County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-08-21: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2009-03-02: Severe Winter Storm And Record And Near Record Snow (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Coastal Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Clarkston Heights-Vineland 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Lewiston 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- West Clarkston-Highland 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Lapwai 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Moscow 27 mi north, about 44 min by car
- Pullman 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Cottonwood 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Orofino 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Kamiah 49 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Grangeville 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Asotin WAshington IMG 4569, Williamborg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Full Gospel Church 1 - Asotin Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Steamboat Jean at Portland 04 Oct 2009, Mtsmallwood, Public domain
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