Zip 99005 (Colbert, WA) Climate

99005 Colbert, WA has a temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters. Average temperatures in the summer months range from the high 70s to low 80s while in the winter temperatures typically remain in the 40s and 50s. The area typically experiences little to no snowfall each year, creating an ideal climate for outdoor activities throughout the year. Rainfall is fairly regular throughout the year, with slightly higher levels during the spring and autumn months. Overall, it is an ideal climate for those who enjoy moderate temperatures and plenty of sunshine.

Colbert (zip 99005), Washington gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Colbert (zip 99005) averages 45 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 Colbert (zip 99005). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Colbert (zip 99005) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 111 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 24
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 45 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 99005 zip code is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.1 Summer - 4.1 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 99005 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Colbert, Washington	United States
	19.0 in.	38.1 in.
	45.1 in.	27.8 in.
	111.4 days	106.2 days
	174 days	205 days
	84.0°	85.8°
	23.9°	21.7°
	6.8	7
	3.1	4.3
	1786 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 the 99005 zip code with an average high temperature of 84.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In the 99005 zip code, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 99005 zip code are June, September and August.

In the 99005 zip code, there are 17.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 99005 zip code with an average of 21.9°. This is colder than most places in Washington.

In the 99005 zip code, there are 139.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.

In the 99005 zip code, there are 2.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.

Humidity is low in the 99005 zip code, 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 the 99005 zip code with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.7 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 32% of yearly precipitation and 16% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.0 inches in the 99005 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Washington.

November is the rainiest month in the 99005 zip code with 13.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 4.0 rainy days. There are 111.4 rainy days annually in the 99005 zip code, 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 15% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 45.1 inches in the 99005 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in the 99005 zip code with 15.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Susie · Colbert, WA

CLOSE TO CITY, FAR FROM RAT RACE, A CIVILIZED NATU

Over 16 years ago

Colbert, WA is a growing place for people who love the country but need to work, shop, or play in a nearby city. Families, singles, youth and retired folks can enjoy More

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