Fairchild AFB, Washington
Fairchild AFB is a community of 2,931 people in Spokane County, Washington.
Why visit Fairchild AFB
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; December lows average 22°F, and about 48 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Fairchild AFB
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks10
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes2
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
180 Fairchild Highway, Fairchild AFB
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Fairchild Clinic and Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 mi
701 Hospital Loop, Fairchild AFB
Map of Fairchild AFB
36 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 23°F | 2.0 in | 13.0 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 24°F | 1.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 1.8 in | 4.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 1.5 in | 1.3 in |
| May | 66°F | 41°F | 1.6 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 46°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 52°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 51°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 43°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 57°F | 34°F | 1.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 27°F | 2.2 in | 6.1 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 22°F | 2.4 in | 15.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Spokane Wfo (4 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
Spokane County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-08-03: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2026-08-02: Autumn Lane Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-02: Fairview Fire (Fire)
- 2026-08-01: Old Trails Fire (Fire)
- 2026-06-16: Upriver Fire (Fire)
- 2024-02-15: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 0 miles away.
- Airway Heights 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Cheney 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Spokane 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Fairwood 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Spokane Valley 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Davenport 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Liberty Lake 26 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Deer Park 26 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Post Falls 34 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Coeur d'Alene 40 mi east, about 1 h 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
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