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United States / Washington / Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard Metro Area / Kitsap County / Rocky Point / Zip Codes
Rocky Point, WA is known for its mild weather year-round. The average temperature in the summer months ranges from the low 70s to the mid 80s and during the winter months it usually stays in the 30s and 40s. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year with an average of about 33 inches annually. Snowfall is rare but can occur occasionally in the winter months. Overall, Rocky Point boasts a pleasant climate that allows for outdoor activities all year round.

Rocky Point, Washington gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Rocky Point averages 3 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 153 sunny days per year in Rocky Point. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Rocky Point gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 158 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 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 3 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Rocky Point is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.2 Summer - 5.3 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Rocky Point, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Rocky Point with an average high temperature of 77.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Washington. In Rocky Point, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Rocky Point are August, July and September.
In Rocky Point, there are 3.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Rocky Point with an average of 33.7°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Rocky Point, there are 45.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point 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 July, August and September.
November is the wettest month in Rocky Point with 8.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.8 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 42% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.4 inches in Rocky Point means that it is wetter than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Rocky Point with 19.1 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.4 rainy days. There are 158.1 rainy days annually in Rocky Point, which is about average compared to other places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 3.0 inches in Rocky Point means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Rocky Point with 1.2 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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