Millwood, WA Climate


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Millwood, WA has a mild climate throughout the year with average temperatures ranging from the mid-50s in winter to the mid-70s in summer. Rainfall is abundant and occurs throughout the year, though it usually does not exceed five inches per month. Snow rarely accumulates in Millwood, but can occur occasionally during winter months. During the summer months, dry air from nearby mountains may create warm nights but cooling breezes often keep temperatures pleasant. The overall climate of Millwood is mild and comfortable for residents most of the year.

Millwood, Washington gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Millwood averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 176 sunny days per year in Millwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Millwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 25
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Millwood is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.2 Summer - 4.1 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Millwood, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMillwood, WashingtonUnited States
  18.2 in.38.1 in.
  42.8 in.27.8 in.
  116.8 days106.2 days
  176 days205 days
  83.9°85.8°
  24.9°21.7°
  6.87
  3.14.3
  1972 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 Millwood with an average high temperature of 83.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Millwood, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Millwood are June, September and August.
In Millwood, there are 17.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Millwood with an average of 23.1°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Millwood, there are 124.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Millwood, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Millwood, 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 Millwood with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.6 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 18.2 inches in Millwood means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Millwood with 14.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 116.8 rainy days annually in Millwood, which is less rainy 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 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.8 inches in Millwood means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Millwood with 14.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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