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Ellensburg, WA vs Yakima, WA

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Highlights
- Yakima has 5.6% less rainy days than Ellensburg.
- Yakima has 2.5% less Sunny Days than Ellensburg.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, Yakima scores 2.8% better than Ellensburg

Climate
 Ellensburg, WAYakima, WAUnited States
 Rainfall9938
 Snowfall211828
 Precipitation7473106
 Sunny204199205
 Avg. July High848886
 Avg. Jan. Low232422
 Comfort Index (higher=better)7.27.47
 UV Index2.72.64.3
 Elevation153510702443

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Reviews for Ellensburg    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Q: where r the best places in the Ellensburg area that r protected from wind? Otherwise, is s good  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a great town to live and raise a family. The central location is wonderful, close enough to take a day trip to Seattle. There's skiing close by, rivers to go  More

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Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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ZIPS IN ELLENSBURG, WASHINGTON
98926
ZIPS IN YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
98902 98908 98901

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