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United States / Washington / Spokane-Spokane Valley Metro Area / Spokane County / Fairchild AFB / Zip Codes
Fairchild AFB, WA has a typical continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The average temperature in the winter months is around 32 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the summer months is around 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of about 31 inches. Snowfall can occur during the winter months but is generally light compared to other areas of the country. Generally speaking, Fairchild AFB has mild winters and warm summers, making it an ideal place to enjoy outdoor activities year-round.

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

Fairchild AFB averages 45 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Fairchild AFB. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Fairchild AFB gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 103 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 4 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Fairchild AFB, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateFairchild AFB, WashingtonUnited States
  17.5 in.38.1 in.
  44.7 in.27.8 in.
  103.3 days106.2 days
  175 days205 days
  82.7°85.8°
  23.0°21.7°
  6.77
  3.14.3
  2429 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 Fairchild AFB with an average high temperature of 82.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Fairchild AFB, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Fairchild AFB are July, August and September.
In Fairchild AFB, there are 13.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Fairchild AFB with an average of 21.0°. This is one of the coldest places in Washington.
In Fairchild AFB, there are 144.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Fairchild AFB, there are 2.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Fairchild AFB, 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 Fairchild AFB with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.5 inches in Fairchild AFB means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
December is the rainiest month in Fairchild AFB with 12.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.5 rainy days. There are 103.3 rainy days annually in Fairchild AFB, 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 44.7 inches in Fairchild AFB means that it is one of the snowiest places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Fairchild AFB with 14.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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