Why visit Finley
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cable Bridge, Clover Island Light, Pasco–Kennewick Bridge and Sacajawea State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Finley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Finley
Finley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Benton County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,152 at the 2020 census. It is located to the southeast of the larger city of Kennewick.
From the Wikipedia article Finley, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Clover Island Light
Lighthouse · 4.6 mi
Lighthouse in Washington, United States
Museums and landmarks3
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Pasco–Kennewick Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Bridge in Washington, U.S
Sacajawea State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
State park of Washington State, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
History
A post office called Finley was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1935. The community was named after George E. Finley, a pioneer settler. It includes the community of Hedges. Finley became a CDP in 2010. Prior to then, it was a part of the larger Pasco area.
From the History section of Finley, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries34
Map of Finley
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 29°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 31°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 75°F | 50°F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 56°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 62°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 61°F | 0.2 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 53°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 35°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 30°F | 1.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kennewick Hcn (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
Benton County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-04-21: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides (Flood)
- 2016-08-01: South Ward Gap Fire (Fire)
- 2009-08-22: Dry Creek Fire Complex (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tri-Cities Airport (PSC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Burbank 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Kennewick 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Pasco 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- West Pasco 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Richland 14 mi northwest, about 23 min by car
- West Richland 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Umatilla 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Benton City 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Hermiston 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Stanfield 28 mi south, about 45 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
- Finley in the foreground - Columbia River in distance - looking northeast - July 2013, Williamborg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pasco-Kennewick Bridge from Ed Hendler Bridge, Not recorded, Public domain
- Clover Island Lighthouse, Brian Gomez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Railroad lift bridge near Burbank, WA (cropped), Allen4names, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Railroad lift bridge near Burbank, WA, Allen4names, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historial marker - Sacajawea Park - Pasco, WA, Allen4names, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sacajawea Museum - Pasco, WA, Allen4names, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lower Snake River Archaeological District2 NRHP 84000471 Walla Walla County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lower Snake River Archaeological District3 NRHP 84000471 Walla Walla County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Railroad lift bridge over the Snake river, Allen4names, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Railroad lift bridge over the Snake river (cut), Allen4names, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lower Snake River Archaeological District NRHP 84000471 Walla Walla County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lower Snake River Archaeological District NRHP 84000471 Franklin County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lower Snake River Archaeological District4 NRHP 84000471 Walla Walla County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lower Snake River Archaeological District2 NRHP 84000471 Franklin County, WA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS038-E-39110 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-127807 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-23578 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-139296 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-84960 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-127805 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-84959 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS020-E-31685 - View of Washington, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS047-E-127806 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS057-E-84958 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- World War II era warehouse - Pasco, WA, Allen4names, CC BY-SA 3.0
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