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United States / Washington / No Metro Area / Klickitat County / White Salmon / Zip Codes
White Salmon, WA has a moderate climate with warm summers and mild winters. Temperatures in the summer typically range from the high 60s to low 80s, while winter temperatures tend to stay in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Rainfall is abundant throughout most of the year, especially during spring and fall months with average annual precipitation reaching up to 32 inches. Snowfall occurs annually, but typically does not exceed 6 inches per season. The area experiences little extreme weather conditions like tornadoes or hurricanes making it an ideal place for outdoor activities year round.

White Salmon, Washington gets 27 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

White Salmon averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 189 sunny days per year in White Salmon. The US average is 205 sunny days.

White Salmon gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 124 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 27 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for White Salmon is 7.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.2 Summer - 4.5 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in White Salmon, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWhite Salmon, WashingtonUnited States
  27.0 in.38.1 in.
  33.2 in.27.8 in.
  123.9 days106.2 days
  189 days205 days
  81.0°85.8°
  28.9°21.7°
  77
  34.3
  620 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 White Salmon with an average high temperature of 81.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In White Salmon, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for White Salmon are July, September and August.
In White Salmon, there are 14.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for White Salmon with an average of 28.2°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In White Salmon, there are 106.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In White Salmon, there are 0.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in White Salmon, 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 White Salmon with 4.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 46% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 27.0 inches in White Salmon means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in White Salmon with 17.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.3 rainy days. There are 123.9 rainy days annually in White Salmon, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 9% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 33.2 inches in White Salmon means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in White Salmon with 10.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Positives: Friendly community, good schools, many outdoor recreation opportunities, safe place to raise a family, Four robust seasons. Negatives: High real estate  More

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