Pasco is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Washington. Pasco is part of the Tri-Cities region along with Kennewick and Richland.

Pasco is one of three cities that make up the Tri-Cities region of the state of Washington. The Tri-Cities is a mid-sized metropolitan area that also includes the cities of Kennewick and Richland.

The Cable Bridge, officially called the Ed Hendler Bridge and sometimes called the Intercity Bridge, spans the Columbia River between Pasco and Kennewick in southeastern Washington as State Route 397. The bridge is the first in the United States to use a 'cable-stayed' design and is constructed almost entirely of prestressed concrete.

The City of Pasco overlooks the Columbia River in Washington's burgeoning Tri-City area. A former railway town and agricultural hub forSoutheast Washington, Pasco still possesses some evidence of its early agricultural roots.

An increasing number of wine producers are gravitating to the Pasco area, where warm, dry weather and mild winters provide the ideal climate for Washington’s expanding wine industry. Not surprising, wine festivals are becoming a Tri-City tradition and are an easy stop for regional wine tours. Nearby appellations in the Walla Walla Valley and Yakima Valley are also within easy reach from the Pasco area.

Pasco is also known for its coincidental link with Lewis and Clark history. Sacagawea State Park, approximately five miles south of Pasco off Highway 12, marks a spot where the expedition camped at the confluence of the Snake and Columbia Rivers. An interpretive center is open to the public and the park affords a good view of the two rivers.

The city’s flat, sagebrush desert setting makes it an ideal vacation destination. There are more than eight different golf courses spread throughout the Tri-City area and seasonal festivals and events at Columbia Park (across from Pasco, in Kennewick) offer year-round enjoyment for family vacations. The Washington State Railroad Society’s museum, next to the Burlington Northern Railway depot on Tacoma Avenue, provides an interesting glimpse into Pasco’s early history. The Tri-City area is also close to the Columbia River Gorge, which is known for windsailing, camping and hiking opportunities.

There is a wide range of accommodations throughout the Tri-City area and most neighborhoods are located close to major shopping areas. Fine dining, fast food restaurants and espresso stops are salted throughout the Tri-City area and are within easy reach from most hotels, inns, camping and RV parks.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $127,933

Demographics

Population in July 2007: 52,647. Pasco covers 28.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 383 feet above sea level.

Zip codes:99301, 99302 - Area code: 509

Weather

Pasco, WA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 28.00 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Pasco is 8.01 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 1.16 Inches.

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