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Waukesha, WI vs Ellensburg, WA

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On average, there are 204 sunny days per year in Ellensburg. Waukesha averages 189 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Ellensburg, Washington gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Waukesha, Wisconsin gets 34.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Ellensburg averages 21.3 inches of snow per year. Waukesha averages 42.7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

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

Waukesha, Wisconsin
Summer High: the July high is around 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 11.5
Rain: averages 34.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42.7 inches of snow a year

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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.

Waukesha

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Waukesha is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Wisconsin.

6.7 / 10

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

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Month	Waukesha, WI	Ellensburg, WA
January	28° / 12°	36° / 23°
February	32° / 15°	43° / 25°
March	43° / 24°	53° / 30°
April	56° / 36°	61° / 35°
May	68° / 46°	69° / 43°
June	78° / 56°	76° / 49°
July	82° / 61°	84° / 55°
August	80° / 60°	84° / 54°
September	73° / 51°	76° / 45°
October	60° / 39°	62° / 35°
November	46° / 28°	46° / 28°
December	32° / 16°	34° / 22°

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Waukesha / Ellensburg

Month	Hot Days	Freezing Days	Rainy Days	Snowy Days
January	0 / 0	30 / 27	10 / 9	8 / 5
February	0 / 0	27 / 23	9 / 7	6 / 2
March	0 / 0	25 / 19	9 / 6	4 / 1
April	0 / 0	10 / 9	11 / 6	1 / 0
May	0 / 1	1 / 2	12 / 7	0 / 0
June	2 / 2	0 / 0	11 / 5	0 / 0
July	3 / 10	0 / 0	10 / 2	0 / 0
August	1 / 9	0 / 0	10 / 3	0 / 0
September	0 / 2	0 / 1	9 / 3	0 / 0
October	0 / 0	7 / 11	10 / 6	0 / 0
November	0 / 0	20 / 20	10 / 9	2 / 2
December	0 / 0	29 / 28	10 / 10	7 / 6

July is the hottest month for Waukesha with an average high temperature of 82.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Wisconsin. In Waukesha, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Waukesha are June, August and July.

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.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waukesha with an average of 11.5°. This is warmer than most places in Wisconsin.

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

In Waukesha, there are 6.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Wisconsin.

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

In Waukesha, there are 149.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Wisconsin.

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 Waukesha, there are 13.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Wisconsin.

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

June is the wettest month in Waukesha with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is January with 1.4 inches. The wettest season is Autumn with 37% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Spring, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 34.6 inches in Waukesha means that it is wetter than most places in Wisconsin.

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 rainiest month in Waukesha with 12.4 days of rain, and February is the driest month with only 8.5 rainy days. There are 120.8 rainy days annually in Waukesha, which is rainier than most places in Wisconsin. The rainiest season is Summer when it rains 27% of the time and the driest is Spring with only a 24% chance of a rainy day.

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.

An annual snowfall of 42.7 inches in Waukesha means that it is about average compared to other places in Wisconsin.

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

January is the snowiest month in Waukesha with 12.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

December is the snowiest month in Ellensburg with 7.9 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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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
Waukesha, WI vs Ellensburg, WA

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Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Waukesha / Ellensburg

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waukesha with an average of 11.5°. This is warmer than most places in Wisconsin.

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

In Waukesha, there are 6.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Wisconsin.

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

In Waukesha, there are 149.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Wisconsin.

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 Waukesha, there are 13.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Wisconsin.

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

An annual snowfall of 42.7 inches in Waukesha means that it is about average compared to other places in Wisconsin.

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

January is the snowiest month in Waukesha with 12.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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

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2025 Compare Climate & Weather:Waukesha, WI vs Ellensburg, WA

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BestPlaces Comfort Index

Average Monthly High / Low (°F)

Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Waukesha / Ellensburg

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waukesha with an average of 11.5°. This is warmer than most places in Wisconsin.December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ellensburg with an average of 21.6°. This is colder than most places in Washington.

In Waukesha, there are 6.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Wisconsin.In Ellensburg, there are 23.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.

In Waukesha, there are 149.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Wisconsin.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 Waukesha, there are 13.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Wisconsin.In Ellensburg, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.

An annual snowfall of 42.7 inches in Waukesha means that it is about average compared to other places in Wisconsin.An annual snowfall of 21.3 inches in Ellensburg means that it is snowier than most places in Washington.

January is the snowiest month in Waukesha with 12.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.December is the snowiest month in Ellensburg with 7.9 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waukesha with an average of 11.5°. This is warmer than most places in Wisconsin.

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

In Waukesha, there are 6.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Wisconsin.

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

In Waukesha, there are 149.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Wisconsin.

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 Waukesha, there are 13.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the warmest places in Wisconsin.

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

An annual snowfall of 42.7 inches in Waukesha means that it is about average compared to other places in Wisconsin.

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

January is the snowiest month in Waukesha with 12.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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