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Ellensburg, WA vs Columbia, MO

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Highlights

On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Columbia. Ellensburg averages 204 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Columbia, Missouri gets 44.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. Ellensburg, Washington gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Columbia averages 15.9 inches of snow per year. Ellensburg averages 21.3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.


Weather Highlights

Columbia, Missouri
Summer High:
the July high is around 88.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 20.9
Rain: averages 44.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15.9 inches of snow a year

Ellensburg, Washington
Summer High:
the July high is around 84.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23.1
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 21.3 inches of snow a year


BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX
Columbia

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

7.2 / 10
September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Columbia, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Ellensburg

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

7.2 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Ellensburg, while December and January are the least comfortable months.


Today's Weather - Ellensburg, WA

11 PM PST

Mostly Cloudy

39°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Cloudy31° / 55°NW 7 to 12 mph
Tuesday NightPartly Cloudy35° / 61°NW 16 to 20 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers36° / 58°NW 6 to 18 mph
Thursday NightPartly Cloudy36° / 65°NW 5 to 8 mph
Friday NightChance Rain Showers41° / 64°NE 6 to 12 mph
Saturday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers43° / 66°NW 12 to 16 mph
Sunday NightSlight Chance Rain Showers43° / 62°NW 9 to 16 mph

Today's Weather - Columbia, MO

11 PM PST

Clear

58°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightClear52° / 82°SE 3 mph
Tuesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms60° / 81°S 7 to 13 mph
Wednesday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms66° / 80°SE 13 mph
Thursday NightShowers And Thunderstorms56° / 73°SW 8 to 15 mph
Friday NightChance Rain Showers53° / 77°E 10 mph
Saturday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms56° / 76°E 10 mph
Sunday NightChance Showers And Thunderstorms60° / 79°SE 14 mph

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthEllensburg, WAColumbia, MO
January36° / 23°39° / 21°
February43° / 25°44° / 25°
March53° / 30°55° / 34°
April61° / 35°66° / 44°
May69° / 43°75° / 54°
June76° / 49°84° / 63°
July84° / 55°88° / 68°
August84° / 54°87° / 66°
September76° / 45°79° / 57°
October62° / 35°68° / 45°
November46° / 28°54° / 35°
December34° / 22°41° / 24°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Ellensburg / Columbia
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 027 / 269 / 85 / 3
February0 / 023 / 217 / 82 / 3
March0 / 019 / 146 / 101 / 1
April0 / 09 / 36 / 110 / 0
May1 / 02 / 07 / 120 / 0
June2 / 50 / 05 / 100 / 0
July10 / 130 / 02 / 90 / 0
August9 / 110 / 03 / 80 / 0
September2 / 31 / 03 / 80 / 0
October0 / 011 / 26 / 90 / 0
November0 / 020 / 129 / 92 / 1
December0 / 028 / 2410 / 86 / 3
July is the hottest month for Ellensburg with an average high temperature of 84.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Ellensburg, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ellensburg are September, June and August.

July is the hottest month for Columbia with an average high temperature of 88.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Missouri. In Columbia, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Columbia are September, May and June.


December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ellensburg with an average of 21.6°. This is colder than most places in Washington.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Columbia with an average of 20.9°. This is about average compared to other places in Missouri.



In Ellensburg, there are 23.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.

In Columbia, there are 31.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Missouri.



In Ellensburg, there are 139.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.

In Columbia, there are 101.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Missouri.



In Ellensburg, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.

In Columbia, there are 2.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Missouri.



December is the wettest month in Ellensburg with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 39% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.0 inches in Ellensburg means that it is one of the driest places in Washington.


May is the wettest month in Columbia with 5.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 2.0 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 31% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 44.1 inches in Columbia means that it is wetter than most places in Missouri.


December is the rainiest month in Ellensburg with 10.4 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.4 rainy days. There are 74.4 rainy days annually in Ellensburg, which is one of the least rainy places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.

May is the rainiest month in Columbia with 12.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 7.5 rainy days. There are 110.1 rainy days annually in Columbia, which is one of the rainiest places in Missouri. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 21% chance of a rainy day.



An annual snowfall of 21.3 inches in Ellensburg means that it is snowier than most places in Washington.

An annual snowfall of 15.9 inches in Columbia means that it is snowier than most places in Missouri.



December is the snowiest month in Ellensburg with 7.9 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

January is the snowiest month in Columbia with 5.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.


DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.


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