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United States / Washington / No Metro Area / Okanogan County / Methow / Zip Codes
Methow, WA has a mild climate due to its location in the North Cascade Mountains. The summers are warm and dry with temperatures usually ranging from 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, while the winters are cold with temperatures averaging 30 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Precipitation is generally low throughout the year, though more frequent during the winter months when snowfall is common. Winds tend to be light and variable but can become strong at times depending on the season. Overall, Methow enjoys a pleasant climate that makes it an ideal place for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, camping, skiing and snowboarding.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Methow is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Washington.

8.9 Summer - 4.5 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Methow, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMethow, WashingtonUnited States
  12.1 in.38.1 in.
  33.4 in.27.8 in.
  66.1 days106.2 days
  189 days205 days
  87.7°85.8°
  22.1°21.7°
  7.17
  3.14.3
  1135 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 Methow with an average high temperature of 87.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Methow, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Methow are September, June and May.
In Methow, there are 32.8 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 Methow with an average of 21.5°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Methow, there are 123.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Methow, there are 2.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Methow, 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 Methow with 1.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 38% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.1 inches in Methow means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
December is the rainiest month in Methow with 8.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.3 rainy days. There are 66.1 rainy days annually in Methow, which is one of the least rainy places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 33.4 inches in Methow means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Methow with 13.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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