Oak Harbor, WA Climate


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Oak Harbor, WA has a mild climate throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from an average high of 64°F (18°C) in the summer months to an average low of 37°F (2.8°C) in the winter months. Precipitation is relatively constant throughout the year, although wetter and drier periods do occur during certain times. Winter storms are known to bring heavy snowfall and gusty winds, while summer tends to be more moderate and dry. Overall, Oak Harbor enjoys a temperate climate that is influenced by its proximity to the water.

Oak Harbor, Washington gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Oak Harbor averages 4 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Oak Harbor. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Oak Harbor gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 139 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 70 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 37
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 4 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Oak Harbor is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Washington.

9 Summer - 5.8 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Oak Harbor, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOak Harbor, WashingtonUnited States
  20.3 in.38.1 in.
  3.8 in.27.8 in.
  138.6 days106.2 days
  159 days205 days
  70.4°85.8°
  37.2°21.7°
  7.37
  2.74.3
  95 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 Oak Harbor with an average high temperature of 71.2°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Washington. In Oak Harbor, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Oak Harbor are August, July and September.
In Oak Harbor, there are 0.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Oak Harbor with an average of 36.0°. This is one of the warmest places in Washington.
In Oak Harbor, there are 27.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in Washington.
In Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor 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 Oak Harbor with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 31% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.3 inches in Oak Harbor means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Oak Harbor with 17.0 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.0 rainy days. There are 138.6 rainy days annually in Oak Harbor, 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 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 3.8 inches in Oak Harbor means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Oak Harbor with 1.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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The new high school addition looks great, but the quality of the education is lacking. The worst I would have to say, is the English dept. All of the senior parents were  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have found Oak Harbor to be a nice place to live in general, but still feel it is too secluded for me personally. There is not a lot to do as far as night life or  More

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Over 16 years ago

Windy, dreary, wet and noisy. A great place if you're a slug or  More

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