Sammamish, WA Climate


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Sammamish, WA is known for its mild climate. With temperatures rarely dipping below freezing and average highs throughout the year of 60-70°F, the city is a great place to enjoy both hot summers and cool winters. Rainfall is plentiful in Sammamish, with an annual average of over 40 inches of precipitation per year. In summer months, there are usually periods of dry weather with temperatures reaching into the 80s, but warm days are often followed by brief showers providing relief from the heat. Snow does occasionally fall during winter months, however it usually melts quickly due to the mild climate of this region.

Sammamish, Washington gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 155 sunny days per year in Sammamish. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sammamish 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 35
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 5.2 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Sammamish, 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.

August is the hottest month for Sammamish with an average high temperature of 76.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Washington. In Sammamish, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sammamish are August, July and September.
In Sammamish, there are 3.1 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 Sammamish with an average of 33.9°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Sammamish, there are 42.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Sammamish, 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 Sammamish 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 September.
November is the wettest month in Sammamish with 8.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 52.7 inches in Sammamish means that it is wetter than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Sammamish with 20.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.7 rainy days. There are 173.5 rainy days annually in Sammamish, which is rainier than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 6.3 inches in Sammamish means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Sammamish with 2.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Seattle has beautiful greenery and gorgeous mountain views. It is quite dark and gloomy for much of the late fall into spring...or July 5th as locals know quite well. I  More

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Housing seems to be very overpriced, however after all things considered, it is well worth it. (Family of  More

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Sammamish is honestly a wonderful place to live. It's perfect for a family who wants a comfortable entertaining suburban life. The schools are pretty great, as I can say  More

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