Spokane Valley, WA Climate


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Spokane Valley, WA has a diverse and unique climate throughout the year. In the summertime it is typically warm and sunny with temperatures reaching 80 degrees on the average day. In the winter months, temperatures dip into the mid-30s with occasional snowfall throughout most of the season. Rain is not common in Spokane Valley but can occur in certain months which helps to keep the air clean and fresh. The climate is fairly pleasant all year round making it a great place to live or visit for any outdoor enthusiast!

Spokane Valley, Washington gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Spokane Valley averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Spokane Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Spokane Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 25
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Spokane Valley is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.3 Summer - 4.1 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Spokane Valley, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSpokane Valley, WashingtonUnited States
  19.5 in.38.1 in.
  42.4 in.27.8 in.
  117.2 days106.2 days
  174 days205 days
  83.8°85.8°
  25.3°21.7°
  6.87
  3.14.3
  2014 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.

July is the hottest month for Spokane Valley with an average high temperature of 83.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Spokane Valley, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Spokane Valley are June, September and August.
In Spokane Valley, there are 17.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Spokane Valley with an average of 23.7°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Spokane Valley, there are 120.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Spokane Valley, there are 1.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Spokane Valley, 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 Spokane Valley with 2.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.5 inches in Spokane Valley means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Spokane Valley with 14.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 117.2 rainy days annually in Spokane Valley, which is less rainy 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 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.4 inches in Spokane Valley means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Spokane Valley with 14.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Let me begin by saying that I am proud to live in this area the majority of my life. I have lived in other places outside of here and I truly love living where I do.  More

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Spokane Valley is a highly desired location to live. Neighbors have built a wonderful community. The award winning school district will provided children an education  More

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