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United States / Washington / No Metro Area / Lincoln County / Harrington / Zip Codes
Harrington, WA has a relatively mild climate with average temperatures ranging from the low 30s in winter to the mid 70s in summer. Rainfall is distributed evenly throughout the year and snowfall is rare. The area experiences occasional strong winds in spring and fall which can cause disruption to travel plans. Overall, however, Harrington is known for its pleasant weather and temperate climate all year round.

Harrington, Washington gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Harrington averages 26 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Harrington. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Harrington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 21
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 26 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

  ClimateHarrington, WashingtonUnited States
  13.1 in.38.1 in.
  25.7 in.27.8 in.
  77.6 days106.2 days
  175 days205 days
  83.7°85.8°
  20.8°21.7°
  6.97
  3.24.3
  2146 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 Harrington with an average high temperature of 83.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Harrington, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Harrington are June, September and August.
In Harrington, there are 17.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Harrington with an average of 19.2°. This is one of the coldest places in Washington.
In Harrington, there are 167.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.
In Harrington, there are 4.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Harrington, 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 Harrington with 1.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.1 inches in Harrington means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Harrington with 9.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.8 rainy days. There are 77.6 rainy days annually in Harrington, 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 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 25.7 inches in Harrington means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Harrington with 8.3 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Leland · Harrington, WA
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Over 13 years ago

I grew up in Harrington until my dad passed away when I was 15. Mom made us move and I was gone for 24 years. I have been back for a year. The town is still great to  More

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