Washougal, WA Climate


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Washougal, WA enjoys mild temperatures throughout the year with relatively low humidity. Summers are warm and dry, typically reaching temperatures in the mid-70s and often reaching the upper 80s by July and August. Winters are typically wet and mild, with lows rarely dropping below freezing. The area receives an average of 32 inches of rain per year, mostly during the winter months. Snowfall is rare but may occur several times each season. Washougal's proximity to the Pacific Ocean keeps temperatures from becoming too extreme in either direction. Overall, its climate is considered temperate and ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping all year round.

Washougal, Washington gets 71 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washougal averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 143 sunny days per year in Washougal. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washougal gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 171 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 71 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Washougal is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9 Summer - 4.9 Winter
July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Washougal, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWashougal, WashingtonUnited States
  71.0 in.38.1 in.
  4.0 in.27.8 in.
  171.3 days106.2 days
  143 days205 days
  79.4°85.8°
  32.8°21.7°
  77
  2.94.3
  75 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Washougal with an average high temperature of 80.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Washougal, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washougal are July, August and September.
In Washougal, there are 11.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Washougal with an average of 32.0°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Washougal, there are 62.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Washougal, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
Humidity in Washougal is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
November is the wettest month in Washougal with 10.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 38% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 71.0 inches in Washougal means that it is wetter than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Washougal with 20.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.5 rainy days. There are 171.3 rainy days annually in Washougal, which is rainier than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 4.0 inches in Washougal means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington. January is the snowiest month in Washougal with 1.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Washougal is a nice little town surrounded by beautiful mountains and right by the Columbia river. It's close to Vancouver and Portland so you can commute and have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Washougal is a bedroom community to the Porltand/Vancouver Metro area. Great place to raise a family. Very close to good jobs. But, like driving to the country every  More

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