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Enumclaw, WA has a mild, temperate climate with four distinct seasons. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up into the mid-to-high 80's with moderate humidity levels. The winters in Enumclaw are fairly mild compared to other parts of the country, but still get cold enough to experience occasional snowfall and frosty mornings. Spring and fall are generally pleasant, although there can be some unpredictable weather during these seasons as well. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, providing plenty of moisture to support the lush green vegetation that abounds in this area.

Enumclaw, Washington gets 63 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Enumclaw averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 152 sunny days per year in Enumclaw. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Enumclaw gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 183 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 75 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 63 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9 Summer - 5.1 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Enumclaw, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateEnumclaw, WashingtonUnited States
  62.5 in.38.1 in.
  8.2 in.27.8 in.
  182.8 days106.2 days
  152 days205 days
  75.4°85.8°
  34.9°21.7°
  6.97
  2.64.3
  761 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 Enumclaw with an average high temperature of 76.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Washington. In Enumclaw, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Enumclaw are August, July and September.
In Enumclaw, there are 3.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Enumclaw with an average of 33.4°. This is about average compared to other places in Washington.
In Enumclaw, there are 44.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Enumclaw, 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 Enumclaw, 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 Enumclaw with 9.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 33% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 62.5 inches in Enumclaw means that it is wetter than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Enumclaw with 20.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 6.7 rainy days. There are 182.8 rainy days annually in Enumclaw, which is rainier than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 30% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 8.2 inches in Enumclaw means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Enumclaw with 2.1 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 10 years ago

Provides the opportunity to experience fulfillment in work and life  More

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I lived in Enumcalw in '48 and '49 when I was 10-11 yrs old. I really loved the place and always wanted to re-visit it. It was great to be a kid there. There was  More

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Over 14 years ago

I wanted to move to Enumclaw since I was young, I have been here for about 10 years now and I love it, except for the fact that the city took the 'cap' from no building  More

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