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United States / Washington / Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area / Pierce County / McKenna / Zip Codes
McKenna, WA is a city with a mild climate year-round. During the summer months, temperatures are usually in the mid to high 70s and occasionally reach into the upper 80s. The winters in McKenna are generally mild with temperatures ranging from the mid 40s to 50s. Precipitation levels vary throughout the year, with rain showers occurring most frequently during the winter and spring seasons. In addition, McKenna experiences moderate amounts of snowfall during some winters. Overall, McKenna is known for its temperate climate and sunny days.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for McKenna is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Washington.

9.2 Summer - 5.2 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in McKenna, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMcKenna, WashingtonUnited States
  46.3 in.38.1 in.
  6.3 in.27.8 in.
  162.6 days106.2 days
  139 days205 days
  75.7°85.8°
  35.0°21.7°
  7.17
  2.64.3
  308 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 McKenna with an average high temperature of 76.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Washington. In McKenna, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for McKenna are August, July and September.
In McKenna, there are 2.9 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 McKenna with an average of 33.8°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.
In McKenna, there are 46.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.
In McKenna, 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 in McKenna is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
November is the wettest month in McKenna with 7.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 39% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 46.3 inches in McKenna means that it is wetter than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in McKenna with 20.0 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.7 rainy days. There are 162.6 rainy days annually in McKenna, which is rainier than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 12% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 6.3 inches in McKenna means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington. February is the snowiest month in McKenna with 2.1 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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