Pacific Beach, WA Climate

Pacific Beach, WA has a mild climate all year round, with temperatures ranging from low 40s in the winter to the high 70s in the summer. The area typically experiences moderate humidity and precipitation due to its nearness to the coast. In the summer months, Pacific Beach often experiences warm, sunny days that are perfect for enjoying outdoor activities such as beach picnics or kayaking on nearby rivers. During the winter months, rainfall is more frequent and temperatures can drop during cold snaps, but snowfall is rare. Overall, Pacific Beach has a great deal of pleasant weather throughout the year and is an ideal place to enjoy outdoor recreation all year-round.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Pacific Beach is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

8.6 Summer - 4.8 Winter

July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Pacific Beach, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Pacific Beach, Washington	United States
	98.7 in.	38.1 in.
	2.0 in.	27.8 in.
	187.1 days	106.2 days
	129 days	205 days
	69.2°	85.8°
	35.9°	21.7°
	6.7	7
	2.7	4.3
	46 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 Pacific Beach with an average high temperature of 70.1°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Washington. In Pacific Beach, there are 1 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pacific Beach are August, July and September.

In Pacific Beach, there are 1.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pacific Beach with an average of 34.4°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.

In Pacific Beach, there are 52.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.

In Pacific Beach, 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 Pacific Beach 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 Pacific Beach with 15.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.8 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 40% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 98.7 inches in Pacific Beach means that it is one of the wettest places in Washington.

January is the rainiest month in Pacific Beach with 22.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 7.2 rainy days. There are 187.1 rainy days annually in Pacific Beach, which is one of the rainiest 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 2.0 inches in Pacific Beach means that it is one of the least snowy places in Washington. January is the snowiest month in Pacific Beach with 0.7 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.