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United States / Washington / Othello Metro Area / Adams County / Washtucna / Zip Codes
Washtucna, WA has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average summer temperature is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while temperatures in winter can drop as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall in the area is light to moderate throughout the year, with most rain occurring during late fall and winter months. Washtucna experiences an abundant amount of sunshine throughout the year, making it a great place to enjoy outdoor activities regardless of the season.

Washtucna, Washington gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Washtucna averages 15 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 185 sunny days per year in Washtucna. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Washtucna gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 5 Winter
September, June and August are the most pleasant months in Washtucna, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWashtucna, WashingtonUnited States
  11.9 in.38.1 in.
  15.3 in.27.8 in.
  81.8 days106.2 days
  185 days205 days
  88.4°85.8°
  25.7°21.7°
  7.27
  3.24.3
  1027 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 Washtucna with an average high temperature of 88.4°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Washington. In Washtucna, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Washtucna are September, June and May.
In Washtucna, there are 34.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Washtucna with an average of 24.1°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Washtucna, there are 120.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Washtucna, there are 2.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Washtucna, 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 Washtucna with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.9 inches in Washtucna means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Washtucna with 10.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.2 rainy days. There are 81.8 rainy days annually in Washtucna, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 15.3 inches in Washtucna means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Washtucna with 6.1 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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