Snohomish, WA Climate

Snohomish, WA has a climate similar to other areas in the Pacific Northwest with mild temperatures year-round and plenty of rain during the winter months. Summers are fairly dry with temperatures averaging around 70 degrees Fahrenheit and winters are cool and wet, often bringing snowfall to the higher elevations. The area is known for its lush green landscape and stunning views of the Cascade Mountains, providing an ideal environment for outdoor activities.

Snohomish, Washington gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Snohomish. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Snohomish gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 177 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 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Snohomish is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.1 Summer - 5.3 Winter

July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Snohomish, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Snohomish, Washington	United States
	50.3 in.	38.1 in.
	3.6 in.	27.8 in.
	176.8 days	106.2 days
	159 days	205 days
	75.6°	85.8°
	34.4°	21.7°
	7.2	7
	2.7	4.3
	66 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 Snohomish with an average high temperature of 76.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Washington. In Snohomish, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Snohomish are August, July and September.

In Snohomish, there are 2.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Snohomish with an average of 33.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Washington.

In Snohomish, there are 49.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.

In Snohomish, 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 Snohomish 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 Snohomish with 7.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.3 inches in Snohomish means that it is wetter than most places in Washington.

November is the rainiest month in Snohomish with 19.9 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.3 rainy days. There are 176.8 rainy days annually in Snohomish, which is rainier than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 3.6 inches in Snohomish means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Snohomish with 1.2 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Esteban · Snohomish, WA

Good place, depressing winters.

Over 9 years ago

I've lived in Snohomish for 22 years, WWA for 29, WA for 34. It's a nice place to live & raise your kids. Housing is high due to proximity to a lot of high-paying jobs More

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kim · Snohomish, WA

Houses

Over 13 years ago

Houses are plentiful if you know where to More

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kim · Snohomish, WA

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Over 13 years ago

nice small town More

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