Soap Lake, WA is known for its unique climate. The area experiences a semi-arid climate with hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature ranges from the mid-20s in winter to the mid-90s in summer. During the summer months, the area also experiences occasional strong winds and thunderstorms. Precipitation is low throughout the year, though this often intensifies during late spring and early autumn. Snowfall is rare but does occur on occasion during the winter months. Overall, Soap Lake has a unique climate that sets it apart from other areas in Washington State.
Soap Lake, Washington gets 8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Soap Lake averages 23 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 191 sunny days per year in Soap Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Soap Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 23 inches of snow a year