Zip 98814 (Carlton, WA) Climate

The climate in 98814 Carlton, WA is characterized by warm summers and cold winters. The temperature range during the year is quite varied, with temperatures ranging from slightly below freezing to nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives a moderate amount of precipitation throughout the year which helps sustain vegetation and natural habitats in the region. During the summer months, temperatures rise into the 80s and 90s with some humidity in the air. During winter months, temperatures drop significantly and snowfall can occur. Overall, this climate provides a variety of weather conditions for outdoor activities throughout all four seasons.

Carlton (zip 98814), Washington gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Carlton (zip 98814) averages 67 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 197 sunny days per year in Carlton (zip 98814). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Carlton (zip 98814) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 84 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 67 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 98814 zip code is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

8.9 Summer - 3.7 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 98814 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Carlton, Washington	United States
	18.9 in.	38.1 in.
	66.8 in.	27.8 in.
	83.8 days	106.2 days
	197 days	205 days
	86.6°	85.8°
	19.3°	21.7°
	6.7	7
	3.1	4.3
	1640 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 98814 zip code with an average high temperature of 86.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In the 98814 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 98814 zip code are June, September and May.

In the 98814 zip code, there are 28.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 98814 zip code with an average of 18.4°. This is one of the coldest places in Washington.

In the 98814 zip code, there are 152.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.

In the 98814 zip code, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.

Humidity is low in the 98814 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 98814 zip code with 3.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 42% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.9 inches in the 98814 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Washington.

November is the rainiest month in the 98814 zip code with 11.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.3 rainy days. There are 83.8 rainy days annually in the 98814 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 34% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 66.8 inches in the 98814 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in the 98814 zip code with 25.0 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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