Zip 98943 (South Cle Elum, WA) Climate

South Cle Elum in 98943, WA has a moderate climate that is typical for the area. The summers are usually warm and dry while winters are cold and wet. Temperatures range from the mid-30s during winter to mid-80s during summer. Rainfall averages around 20 inches per year which falls mainly between November and April. Snowfall is usually light, though snow accumulations have been known to reach several inches on occasion. The area is also known for its mix of sunshine and cloud cover throughout the year, making it a great place to enjoy outdoor activities all season long.

South Cle Elum (zip 98943), Washington gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

South Cle Elum (zip 98943) averages 79 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 South Cle Elum (zip 98943). The US average is 205 sunny days.

South Cle Elum (zip 98943) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 119 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 79 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 98943 zip code is 6.6 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in Washington.

9.2 Summer - 3.7 Winter

July, August and September are the most pleasant months in the 98943 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	South Cle Elum, Washington	United States
	28.4 in.	38.1 in.
	79.3 in.	27.8 in.
	119.1 days	106.2 days
	200 days	205 days
	79.8°	85.8°
	23.5°	21.7°
	6.6	7
	2.7	4.3
	2183 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 98943 zip code with an average high temperature of 80.3°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In the 98943 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 98943 zip code are July, August and September.

In the 98943 zip code, there are 13.8 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 98943 zip code with an average of 22.6°. This is colder than most places in Washington.

In the 98943 zip code, there are 146.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.

In the 98943 zip code, there are 2.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.

Humidity is low in the 98943 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.

November is the wettest month in the 98943 zip code with 5.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 41% of yearly precipitation and 8% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 28.4 inches in the 98943 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Washington.

November is the rainiest month in the 98943 zip code with 15.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.7 rainy days. There are 119.1 rainy days annually in the 98943 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 13% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 79.3 inches in the 98943 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in the 98943 zip code with 25.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Reviews for South Cle Elum

See all ()

Write a Review

Start Your Review of South Cle Elum

Jobs