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United States / Washington / Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metro Area / Skagit County / Rockport / Zip Codes
Rockport, WA has a typical Pacific Northwest climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers. Average temperatures range from the low 30s in winter to the mid 70s in summer, with occasional snowfall in the winter and light rainfall throughout the year. The region is known for its lush green foliage and temperate weather conditions that make it ideal for outdoor activities year-round. Winters are usually damp and chilly, but precipitation is rarely heavy enough to cause disruptions or closures of local attractions. Summer months generally bring clear skies and sunny days that allow locals and visitors alike to enjoy all that Rockport has to offer.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rockport is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9 Summer - 4.3 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Rockport, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateRockport, WashingtonUnited States
  74.1 in.38.1 in.
  26.8 in.27.8 in.
  181.8 days106.2 days
  158 days205 days
  76.0°85.8°
  32.6°21.7°
  6.77
  2.64.3
  285 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 Rockport with an average high temperature of 76.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Washington. In Rockport, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rockport are August, July and September.
In Rockport, there are 4.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rockport with an average of 32.2°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Rockport, there are 53.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
In Rockport, 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 is very low in Rockport, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
November is the wettest month in Rockport with 13.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.6 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 38% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 74.1 inches in Rockport means that it is one of the wettest places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Rockport with 21.5 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.6 rainy days. There are 181.8 rainy days annually in Rockport, which is rainier than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 26.8 inches in Rockport means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Rockport with 8.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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