Albion, WA Climate


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Albion, WA has a temperate climate, with mild winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is about 50°F (10°C). Summers are usually dry and sunny, but can occasionally be affected by Pacific weather systems that bring moderate rainfall. Winters are cold and wet, with snowfall occurring on average about once every two years. Spring and Fall are typically mild, with temperatures ranging from the mid 40's to mid 60's (7°-18°C). Albion experiences an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, making it an ideal place to enjoy many outdoor activities!

Albion, Washington gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Albion averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 173 sunny days per year in Albion. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Albion gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 120 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Albion is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9 Summer - 4.4 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Albion, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAlbion, WashingtonUnited States
  21.0 in.38.1 in.
  38.0 in.27.8 in.
  119.9 days106.2 days
  173 days205 days
  82.6°85.8°
  25.9°21.7°
  6.87
  34.3
  2247 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 Albion with an average high temperature of 83.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Albion, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Albion are September, July and August.
In Albion, there are 16.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Albion with an average of 24.2°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Albion, there are 121.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Albion, there are 2.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Albion, 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 Albion with 2.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 32% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.0 inches in Albion means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Albion with 15.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 119.9 rainy days annually in Albion, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 38.0 inches in Albion means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. January is the snowiest month in Albion with 12.9 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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