Manson, WA Climate


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Manson, WA enjoys a mild climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Temperatures rarely fall below freezing in the winter and usually reach up to the mid-80s Fahrenheit in the summer months. Situated along the northern edge of Lake Chelan and surrounded by mountains, Manson experiences moderate humidity levels throughout the year. Manson's location near a large body of water also moderates its overall climate, creating an environment that is generally milder than nearby locations further inland.

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

Manson averages 34 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 199 sunny days per year in Manson. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Manson gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 69 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 34 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 4.5 Winter
June, September and July are the most pleasant months in Manson, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateManson, WashingtonUnited States
  12.5 in.38.1 in.
  34.4 in.27.8 in.
  69.2 days106.2 days
  199 days205 days
  86.4°85.8°
  22.2°21.7°
  7.27
  2.64.3
  1142 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 Manson with an average high temperature of 86.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Manson, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Manson are June, September and May.
In Manson, there are 27.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Manson with an average of 21.7°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Manson, there are 123.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Manson, there are 2.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Manson, 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 Manson with 1.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 39% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.5 inches in Manson means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
December is the rainiest month in Manson with 9.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.2 rainy days. There are 69.2 rainy days annually in Manson, which is one of the least rainy places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 36% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 34.4 inches in Manson means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Manson with 14.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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