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United States / Washington / Walla Walla Metro Area / Columbia County / Starbuck / Zip Codes
Starbuck, WA is known for its mild and varied climate. Summers in the area are usually warm, dry, and sunny with very little precipitation. In the winter months temperatures can be quite cold and snowy due to the town's proximity to the Cascade Mountains. Spring and fall months bring moderate temperatures with occasional rain showers. Overall, Starbuck's climate is ideal for spending time outdoors all year round, with plenty of opportunities for enjoying recreational activities such as hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing.

Starbuck, Washington gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Starbuck averages 15 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 178 sunny days per year in Starbuck. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Starbuck gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 95 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 27
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 5 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Starbuck, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateStarbuck, WashingtonUnited States
  15.1 in.38.1 in.
  14.8 in.27.8 in.
  95.3 days106.2 days
  178 days205 days
  88.0°85.8°
  26.7°21.7°
  7.27
  3.14.3
  627 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 Starbuck with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Starbuck, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Starbuck are June, September and May.
In Starbuck, there are 33.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Starbuck with an average of 25.2°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Starbuck, there are 109.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Starbuck, there are 2.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Starbuck, 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.
November is the wettest month in Starbuck with 2.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.1 inches in Starbuck means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Starbuck with 12.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.8 rainy days. There are 95.3 rainy days annually in Starbuck, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 14.8 inches in Starbuck means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Starbuck with 5.9 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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ronica · Starbuck, WA
What a great place to raise a family
Over 14 years ago

The cost of living here in Starbuck is cheaper then anywhere else. To work you have to commute approximately 45 minutes. In a large city such as Seattle or Spokane,  More

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