Climate in Wenatchee, Washington

Wenatchee, WA is located in a semi-arid climate zone, receiving an average of just over 10 inches of precipitation each year. Summers are generally hot and dry, with temperatures typically reaching the mid-90s in July and August. Winters are mild compared to other parts of the country, with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing overnight. Temperatures can vary drastically from day to night due to the region's varied topography. Despite having less rainfall than many areas throughout the United States, Wenatchee is a great place for outdoor activities like hiking and biking thanks to its sunny days and few rainy ones.

Wenatchee, Washington gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Wenatchee averages 27 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 200 sunny days per year in Wenatchee. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Wenatchee gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 71 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 25
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 27 inches of snow a year

---

BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Wenatchee is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Washington.

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Wenatchee, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

July is the hottest month for Wenatchee with an average high temperature of 88.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Wenatchee, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Wenatchee are September, June and May.

---

In Wenatchee, there are 32.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.

---

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Wenatchee with an average of 23.8°. This is colder than most places in Washington.

---

In Wenatchee, there are 107.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.

---

In Wenatchee, there are 1.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.

---

Humidity is low in Wenatchee, 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 Wenatchee with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 43% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.0 inches in Wenatchee means that it is one of the driest places in Washington.

---

December is the rainiest month in Wenatchee with 10.5 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.1 rainy days. There are 71.1 rainy days annually in Wenatchee, which is one of the least rainy places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

---

An annual snowfall of 26.9 inches in Wenatchee means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Wenatchee with 11.0 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

---

---

---

Reviews for Wenatchee    9 Reviews

---

Start Your Review of Wenatchee

---

---

---