Zip 98362 (Port Angeles, WA) Climate

The climate in 98362 Port Angeles, WA is mild and temperate, with average temperatures ranging from highs of around 70°F during the summer months to lows of about 33°F in winter. The area enjoys plenty of rainfall year-round, with the majority occurring between October and April. Precipitation can range from light rain to heavy snow, but snowfall does tend to be lighter than other areas of Washington state. Winters often begin with a period of warm weather before transitioning into cooler temperatures later in the season. Overall, Port Angeles is an ideal location for those looking for mild weather, with its low humidity and pleasant temperatures all year round.

Port Angeles (zip 98362), Washington gets 35 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Port Angeles (zip 98362) averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 129 sunny days per year in Port Angeles (zip 98362). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Port Angeles (zip 98362) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 144 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 69 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 35 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 98362 zip code is 6.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

8.8 Summer - 5.2 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 98362 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Port Angeles, Washington	United States
	35.4 in.	38.1 in.
	3.2 in.	27.8 in.
	144.1 days	106.2 days
	129 days	205 days
	69.1°	85.8°
	34.6°	21.7°
	6.9	7
	2.7	4.3
	289 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 the 98362 zip code with an average high temperature of 70.0°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Washington. In the 98362 zip code, there are 1 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 98362 zip code are August, July and September.

In the 98362 zip code, there are 0.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 98362 zip code with an average of 33.8°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.

In the 98362 zip code, there are 44.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.

In the 98362 zip code, 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 low in the 98362 zip code, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

November is the wettest month in the 98362 zip code with 6.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 42% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 35.4 inches in the 98362 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Washington.

November is the rainiest month in the 98362 zip code with 18.0 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.0 rainy days. There are 144.1 rainy days annually in the 98362 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 3.2 inches in the 98362 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington. November is the snowiest month in the 98362 zip code with 0.9 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.