Zip 98260 (Langley, WA) Climate

Langley, WA is located on the south end of Whidbey Island and has a moderate maritime climate. Summers in 98260 Langley are generally warm with temperatures reaching into the mid-70s and lows rarely dipping below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. During the winter months, temperatures average around 45°F with occasional snowfall. The area receives plenty of rainfall throughout the year, making it ideal for both outdoor activities and agriculture alike. Overall, 98260 Langley enjoys mild weather year-round, providing its residents with an enjoyable climate that's perfect for enjoying all the great outdoor activities that this area has to offer.

Langley (zip 98260), Washington gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Langley (zip 98260) averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 163 sunny days per year in Langley (zip 98260). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Langley (zip 98260) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 150 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 73 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 37
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 98260 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.1 Summer - 5.7 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in the 98260 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Langley, Washington	United States
	28.9 in.	38.1 in.
	2.1 in.	27.8 in.
	150.4 days	106.2 days
	163 days	205 days
	73.3°	85.8°
	36.6°	21.7°
	7.3	7
	2.7	4.3
	200 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.

August is the hottest month for the 98260 zip code with an average high temperature of 74.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Washington. In the 98260 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 98260 zip code are August, July and September.

In the 98260 zip code, there are 0.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Washington.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 98260 zip code with an average of 35.4°. This is one of the warmest places in Washington.

In the 98260 zip code, there are 31.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.

In the 98260 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.

Humidity in the 98260 zip code is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.

November is the wettest month in the 98260 zip code with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.9 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 35% of yearly precipitation and 12% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 28.9 inches in the 98260 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Washington.

November is the rainiest month in the 98260 zip code with 17.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.5 rainy days. There are 150.4 rainy days annually in the 98260 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 2.1 inches in the 98260 zip code means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in the 98260 zip code with 0.7 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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kristan · Langley, WA

Langley Washington

Over 15 years ago

On Whidbey Island, Langley is a vibrant small town with a penchant for arts. There is a thriving triathlete community as well. Wooded trails, views of the Olympics and More

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