Clarkston, Washington
Clarkston is a city of 7,191 people in Asotin County, Washington, founded in 1862.
Why visit Clarkston
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 22 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Interstate Highway Bridge, Southway Bridge, Agnes M. Tamblyn House and Breier Building.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 30°F.
Weather in Clarkston
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Clarkston
Clarkston is a city in Asotin County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lewiston–Clarkston, ID-WA metropolitan area, and is located west of Lewiston, Idaho, across the Snake River. The population was 7,161 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 7,138 in 2024.
From the Wikipedia article Clarkston, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks13
Agnes M. Tamblyn House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Single-family detached home in Lewiston, Idaho
Breier Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic building in Lewiston, Idaho, USA
C. C. Van Arsdol House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Single-family detached home in Clarkston, Washington, United States
Clarkston Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Library in Clarkston, Washington, USA
Frank Booth House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Single-family detached home in Lewiston, United States of America
Gaylord Thompson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Single-family detached home in Lewiston, Idaho
James Asposas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Single-family detached home in Lewiston, Idaho
Nave Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Apartment building in Lewiston, United States of America
U.S. Post Office – Clarkston Main
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Clarkston, Washington, United States
William and Elizabeth McLaren House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Single-family detached home in Lewiston, United States of America
Garfield School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
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Sternwheeler Jean
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes22
Roosters Waterfront Resturant
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
1010 Port Way, Clarkston
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Main Street Grill
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
625 Main Street, Lewiston
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
10 more on the map.
History
Clarkston was first settled in 1862 by Robert Bracken, and was officially incorporated on August 14, 1902. Before becoming an official town, the area was known by various names, including Jawbone Flat, and Concord (after Concord, Massachusetts).
The name Clarkston is a reference to William Clark, of the Lewis and Clark Expedition fame. Directly east across the Snake River is Lewiston, named for Meriwether Lewis and the larger and older of the two cities. The expedition passed westbound through the area by canoe in 1805 on October 10; neither Lewis nor Clark ever visited the Clarkston side of the river. Eastbound, they returned to the area in early May 1806.
From the History section of Clarkston, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship7
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries33
A Neil Deatley Career Technical Education Center
School · 4.0 mi
3125 Cecil Andrus Way, Lewiston
Educational Opportunity Center Reengagement
School · 0.5 mi
1284 Chestnut, Clarkston
Healthcare4
Map of Clarkston
115 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
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.
- Lewiston 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Asotin 6 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Lapwai 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Moscow 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Pullman 23 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Pomeroy 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Palouse 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Orofino 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Cottonwood 42 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Dayton 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 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
- Lewiston and Clarkston, Dsdugan, Public domain
- McLaren House - Lewiston Idaho, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tamblyn House - Lewiston Idaho, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Morning in Idaho, Vichogue, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thompson House 1 - Lewiston Idaho, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Van Arsdol House 1 - Clarkston Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Post Office-Clarkston WA, Vichogue, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Breier Building - Lewiston Idaho, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1610 15th Ave 83501, Idahoghp, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Booth House - Lewiston Idaho, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clarkston Public Library 1 - Clarkston Washington, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lewiston ID ,St. Stanislaus, Vichogue, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garfield School - Lewiston Idaho, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Steamboat Jean at Portland 04 Oct 2009, Mtsmallwood, Public domain
- Snake River Bridge between Lewiston and Clarkston (2010), Sumner Caughey, CC BY 2.0
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