Wilson Creek, WA Climate


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Wilson Creek, WA has a moderate climate with mild temperatures year-round. In the summer months, the temperature averages in the mid 70s and in the winter months it averages in the mid 40s. The area receives an average of 27 inches of rain per year, and during winter there is usually a light dusting of snow. The area is largely free from extreme weather conditions like hurricanes or tornados, making it an ideal place to live for those who desire an environment that is generally comfortable and mild throughout the year.

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

Wilson Creek averages 17 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 192 sunny days per year in Wilson Creek. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Wilson Creek gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 24
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 17 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9 Summer - 4.8 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Wilson Creek, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWilson Creek, WashingtonUnited States
  9.4 in.38.1 in.
  17.1 in.27.8 in.
  81.5 days106.2 days
  192 days205 days
  88.2°85.8°
  23.7°21.7°
  7.27
  3.24.3
  1280 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 Wilson Creek with an average high temperature of 88.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in Washington. In Wilson Creek, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Wilson Creek are September, June and May.
In Wilson Creek, there are 33.0 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 Wilson Creek with an average of 22.1°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Wilson Creek, there are 126.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Wilson Creek, there are 2.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Wilson Creek, 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 Wilson Creek with 1.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 38% of yearly precipitation and 15% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.4 inches in Wilson Creek means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
December is the rainiest month in Wilson Creek with 10.9 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 2.5 rainy days. There are 81.5 rainy days annually in Wilson Creek, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 17.1 inches in Wilson Creek means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Wilson Creek with 6.6 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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