South Hill, WA Climate


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South Hill, WA has a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 65 degrees Fahrenheit and the average winter temperature is around 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, but most of it falls in the winter months. Snowfall is rare, though there have been some small snowfalls over the past few years. Overall, the climate in South Hill is mild and comfortable, making it an ideal place to live or visit.

South Hill, Washington gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

South Hill averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 139 sunny days per year in South Hill. The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Hill gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 163 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 77 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.2 Summer - 5.4 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in South Hill, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSouth Hill, WashingtonUnited States
  43.1 in.38.1 in.
  4.5 in.27.8 in.
  163.1 days106.2 days
  139 days205 days
  76.6°85.8°
  35.1°21.7°
  7.27
  2.64.3
  541 ft.2443 ft.
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 South Hill with an average high temperature of 77.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in Washington. In South Hill, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for South Hill are August, July and September.
In South Hill, there are 3.2 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 South Hill with an average of 33.8°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.
In South Hill, there are 45.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.
In South Hill, 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 South Hill 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 South Hill with 6.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 43.1 inches in South Hill means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in South Hill with 19.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.0 rainy days. There are 163.1 rainy days annually in South Hill, which is rainier than most 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 4.5 inches in South Hill means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in South Hill with 1.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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This is a nice community to raise a family. 40 miles to Paradise in the Mount Ranier National Park, 10 Miles to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park. Great schools, and  More

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