Zip 98670 (Wahkiacus, WA) Climate

The climate in 98670 Wahkiacus, WA is generally mild throughout the year. Temperatures in the summer months rarely exceed 75 degrees Fahrenheit, while the winter months are relatively mild with daytime temperatures between 40-45 degrees Fahrenheit on average. Rainfall is spread evenly throughout the year, with an annual total of approximately 52 inches. The area also experiences moderate snowfall during the colder months with an average of about 10 inches per year.

Wahkiacus (zip 98670), Washington gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Wahkiacus (zip 98670) averages 38 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 195 sunny days per year in Wahkiacus (zip 98670). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Wahkiacus (zip 98670) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 91 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 38 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 98670 zip code is 6.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.1 Summer - 4.3 Winter

July, August and September are the most pleasant months in the 98670 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Wahkiacus, Washington	United States
	Unlock	38.1 in.
	38.2 in.	Unlock
	Unlock	106.2 days
	195 days	Unlock
	80.9°	85.8°
	Unlock	21.7°
	6.8	Unlock
	Unlock	4.3
	2404 ft.	Unlock

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 98670 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.0°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In the 98670 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 98670 zip code are July, August and September.

In the 98670 zip code, there are 12.6 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 98670 zip code with an average of 22.8°. This is colder than most places in Washington.

In the 98670 zip code, there are 159.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in Washington.

In the 98670 zip code, there are 1.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.

Humidity is low in the 98670 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 98670 zip code with 5.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 49% of yearly precipitation and 5% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 28.7 inches in the 98670 zip code means that it is drier than most places in Washington.

December is the rainiest month in the 98670 zip code with 13.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.6 rainy days. There are 90.6 rainy days annually in the 98670 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 8% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 38.2 inches in the 98670 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in the 98670 zip code with 14.9 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

Reviews for Wahkiacus

See all ()

Write a Review

Start Your Review of Wahkiacus

Jobs

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.