North Omak, WA Climate


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North Omak, WA has a semi-arid climate with warm summers and mild, dry winters. During the summer months, average high temperatures reach into the mid-80s Fahrenheit and lows dip into the 40s at night. During winter months, temperatures generally remain in the upper 30s during the day with temperatures dropping to near 20 degrees Fahrenheit overnight. Precipitation is moderate throughout the year, with most of it occurring in late fall and early spring. The area is known for its low humidity and abundant sunshine all season long.

North Omak, Washington gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

North Omak averages 33 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in North Omak. The US average is 205 sunny days.

North Omak gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 68 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 33 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

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

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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 North Omak with an average high temperature of 88.5°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Washington. In North Omak, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for North Omak are September, June and May.
In North Omak, 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 North Omak with an average of 21.2°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In North Omak, there are 131.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In North Omak, 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 North Omak, 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 North Omak with 2.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 17% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.2 inches in North Omak means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
December is the rainiest month in North Omak with 9.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.4 rainy days. There are 67.9 rainy days annually in North Omak, which is one of the least rainy places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 33.0 inches in North Omak means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in North Omak with 13.4 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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