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United States / Washington / Moses Lake Metro Area / Grant County / Banks Lake South / Zip Codes
Banks Lake South, WA has a unique climate with cold winters and warm summers. The average January temperature is 35 degrees and the average July temperature is 77 degrees. During the winter months, snowfall is common in this region, while rainfall stays relatively consistent throughout the year. Summer temperatures are perfect for swimming and enjoying outdoor activities. The area also experiences strong winds during the spring and fall months that can make conditions difficult at times. Overall, Banks Lake South, WA has a pleasant climate that offers engaging activities all year round.

Banks Lake South, Washington gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Banks Lake South averages 18 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Banks Lake South. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Banks Lake South gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 18 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 4.7 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Banks Lake South, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBanks Lake South, WashingtonUnited States
  9.1 in.38.1 in.
  18.2 in.27.8 in.
  82.9 days106.2 days
  192 days205 days
  88.5°85.8°
  22.4°21.7°
  7.27
  3.24.3
  1617 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.

July is the hottest month for Banks Lake South with an average high temperature of 88.5°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Washington. In Banks Lake South, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Banks Lake South are September, June and May.
In Banks Lake South, there are 33.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Banks Lake South with an average of 21.3°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Banks Lake South, there are 131.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Banks Lake South, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Banks Lake South, 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.
December is the wettest month in Banks Lake South with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.1 inches in Banks Lake South means that it is one of the driest places in Washington.
December is the rainiest month in Banks Lake South with 11.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.6 rainy days. There are 82.9 rainy days annually in Banks Lake South, which is less rainy than most 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 18.2 inches in Banks Lake South means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Banks Lake South with 7.4 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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