Othello, WA Climate


Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Weather
Schools
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Reviews
Upgrade to Premium
United States / Washington / Othello Metro Area / Adams County / Othello / Zip Codes
Othello, WA is located in the middle of Washington State and is known for its hot summer temperatures and moderate winters. The climate in Othello tends to be semi-arid with warm summers and mild winters. The average high temperature during summer months can reach as high as 95 degrees Fahrenheit while winter lows typically dip into the mid-20s. Rainfall is also quite low with an average of 10 inches per year, making it a great place to enjoy sunny days throughout the year.

Othello, Washington gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Othello averages 13 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 183 sunny days per year in Othello. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Othello gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 64 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 13 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Othello is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Washington.

9.1 Summer - 5.1 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Othello, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOthello, WashingtonUnited States
    Unlock38.1 in.
  13.3 in.  Unlock
    Unlock106.2 days
  183 days  Unlock
  86.6°85.8°
    Unlock21.7°
  7.4  Unlock
    Unlock4.3
  1060 ft.  Unlock
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 Othello with an average high temperature of 86.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Othello, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Othello are June, September and May.
In Othello, there are 27.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Othello with an average of 24.1°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Othello, there are 116.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Othello, there are 1.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Othello, 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 Othello with 1.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 8.9 inches in Othello means that it is one of the driest places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Othello with 8.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 63.5 rainy days annually in Othello, which is one of the least rainy places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 13.3 inches in Othello means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Othello with 5.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
Reviews for Othello
    See all ()
Write a Review
Loretta · Olympia, WA
It’s ok.
Over 6 years ago

I lived in Othello for 10 yrs. it’s ok, the gang activity and drug activity has increased. It’s a small town with big town problems. Illegal Street racing is also  More

   |    Reply
Tara · Othello, WA
Racial Composition of Othello as posted on City-Da
Over 12 years ago

As of 2011, Othello is compromised of White 4,633 (27%) Black 32 American Indian 53 Asian 94 Hispanic 11,904  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Othello

See all reviews
Jobs
Compare Othello,
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Othello, Washington to any other city in the US.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.