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United States / Washington / Shelton Metro Area / Mason County / Hoodsport / Zip Codes
The climate in Hoodsport, WA is mild and pleasant for most of the year with a typical humidity level of about 62%. The temperature usually ranges from the mid-50s in winter to the mid-70s during summer months. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, with an average precipitation rate of around 40-45 inches annually. Snowfall occurs only occasionally as it usually does not stay on the ground for long periods of time. During spring, wildflowers bloom throughout the area, providing a beautiful display of colors in nature. Overall, Hoodsport offers a comfortable climate that is sure to please all types of visitors.

Hoodsport, Washington gets 92 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hoodsport averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 136 sunny days per year in Hoodsport. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hoodsport gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 174 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 75 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 92 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hoodsport is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9 Summer - 4.6 Winter
July, August and September are the most pleasant months in Hoodsport, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Hoodsport with an average high temperature of 75.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Washington. In Hoodsport, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hoodsport are August, July and September.
In Hoodsport, there are 2.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hoodsport with an average of 33.2°. This is about average compared to other places in Washington.
In Hoodsport, there are 54.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
In Hoodsport, 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 Hoodsport 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 June.
November is the wettest month in Hoodsport with 15.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 43% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 92.2 inches in Hoodsport means that it is one of the wettest places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Hoodsport with 20.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 5.4 rainy days. There are 173.5 rainy days annually in Hoodsport, which is rainier 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 12% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 6.4 inches in Hoodsport means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington. February is the snowiest month in Hoodsport with 2.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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