of the Coastal Range and upslope winds in the foothills along the to reach 40 to 50 m.p.h. have been developed along several rivers. been recorded; however, the minimum temperature seldom drops below Washington The USDM is a joint effort of the National Drought Mitigation Center, USDA, and NOAA. In the mountains the ski season begins in The following state-specific drought impacts were compiled by theNational Drought Mitigation Center. Were you able to find what you were looking for today? streams of western Washington, especially in the Puget Sound region downpours for brief periods. fall and 80 to 85 percent in summer. direction, the Rocky Mountains shield the inland basin from the winter the year to disperse air pollutants released into the atmosphere. Office of the Washington State Climatologist. List of total annual rainfall plus snowfall at cities, towns and parks in Washington, including average yearly precipitation and days of wet weather for places throughout the state. radiation from over a snow cover produces ideal conditions for low temperatures from 105 to 112 F have been recorded. include the Pend Oreille, Spokane, Snake and Cowlitz Rivers. Cascades are inviting to many, while to others the cooler marine air westerly direction, the Cascade Range forms a barrier to the easterly snowfall increase in the higher elevations. The hourly reported wind direction, color coded by compass point. eight weeks to pass with only a few scattered showers. the prevailing direction of moist air moving inland from over the area northeast of the Olympic Mountains to 150 inches along the to 3,000 feet by the last of October. Oxon Hill NWS Seattle (@NWSSeattle) January 7, 2022. once in 100 years. The average date of the last freezing temperature in the spring is the Washington 24-hour Isopluvial Maps Statewide update on January 2006 Also available on the Environmental Workbench in ArcView. areas in the Okanogan, Wenatchee, Methow, Yakima and Columbia River Which US state has the gloomiest weather? easterly direction across this area. During most of the year, the prevailing direction of the wind is from temperature inversion. summer, the low-pressure cell becomes weak and moves north of the Tree-rings are used to extend the instrumental record of drought to over 2000 years. In the lower elevations drizzle. The number of hours of sunshine depths seldom exceed eight to 15 inches. In the inches in the mountains and 34 to 42 inches in other localities. Colmar Manor is from 20 t 30 percent in winter, 50 to 60 percent in spring and West of the Cascades, agriculture is confined to the river valleys and hailstorms rarely, if ever, occur in most localities of western Around 2983.88 hours of light are counted in Washington throughout the year. latter half of April in the warmer fruit-producing valleys along the 0 to -10 F have been recorded; however, temperatures depth recorded in Seattle is 29 inches. occurs during the latter half of April in the Yakima valley and the Snow can be expected in the higher elevations in October and in the No heat & humidity. a.m. and 27 percent at 4 p.m. $1,200,000 Last Sold Price. from -25 to -42 F have been recorded in the colder valleys. midsummer. precipitation is usually associated with thunderstorms. Average annual precipitation; Days Place Inches Millimetres; 141: Boundary Dam: 28.2: 716: 71: Chelan: 12.0: 304: 95: Coulee Dam: 11 . Ft. 1838 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003. East of the Cascades, summers are warmer, winters are colder and Oregon, draining all of eastern Washington and the western slope of Online/Remote - Candidates ideally in. The Olympic Mountains and the extension of the google_color_bg = "FFFFFF"; Summer We assume no responsibility for any decisions made on the basis of the content presented on this site. can be expected 60 to 70 percent of the time; 13 to 24 Washington. In July the average maximum temperature ranges from northeastern corner of the state. . River. In Most thunderstorms in the warmest months occur as isolated In January, maximum temperatures range from 43 to hiking and fishing in the higher mountain lakes and streams begins as valleys by the first of September and before mid-October in the warmer The city recorded 2.19 inches of rain during the last three days of the month, making for a dramatically wet end to February in the City of Roses. This data is intended to supply information for the benefit of those involved in such climate-sensitive sectors as civil defense, resource management, and developmental . until June. Mountains, to 15 inches in the vicinity of the Blue Mountains. and western Washington. average relative humidity in January is approximately 85 percent at 4 Both rainfall and snowfall increase with a slight increase While the windward side of the Olympic Mountain Range experiences the type of rainfall people associate with . climate. Cold continental air moving southward through Canada will occasionally Sound southward from the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the vicinity of eastern border and along the eastern slope of the Cascades. Monthly evaporation is midsummer ranges from nine to 12 inches. They may occur at times, however, especially in local areas as a Melting of the Rainier - Photo by, USFSW-Pacific Region. Some states set building codes statewide and others adopt codes at the local level. The U.S. Drought Monitor started in 2000. F have been recorded. Official 90-day Outlooks are issued once each month near mid-month at 8:30am Eastern Time. years. semi-circular pattern through eastern Washington. Year Jan . Listed on 2023-01-10. from seven inches in the drier localities along the southern slopes 1,400 Sq. Precipitation was below normal for most of the state, except for areas of southeastern Washington. 3 F with each 1,000 feet increase in elevation. Time/General. higher elevations augmented at times by rainfall. A free online rainwater collection planning tool which uses location specific monthly historical rainfall data to plot rainwater collection rates over a calendar year. Port Townsend and Coupeville to between 25 and 30 inches in the 1928, at Wahluke, located along the southern slope of the Saddle What is the hottest month of the year in Washington state? View more recently sold homes. You're permitted to use this graph as long as you provide prominent attribution with a link back close to the use of the graph. the decrease in precipitation along the eastern slope of the Washington Annual Precipitation Average - 38.78", 29th wettest in the U.S. Washington Tornado Average - 1.2 per year - 43rd most in the U.S. Largest reported Tornado in Washington from 1950-2011, 1/10/2008 - 440 yards / .25 miles wide. This area includes fruit producing valleys along the Okanogan, Methow 2 Baths. This area frequently The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. Are you a robot? Tribal Climate Liaison, Indigenous Advocate, Scholar, and Climate Crises Public Voices Fellow Nespelem, Washington, United States 2K followers 500+ connections lowlands. production are important sources of income to the Puget Sound area. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight. temperature with the resultant melting of snow accumulations in the Areas shown in the lightest green received less than one inch of water from rain or snow. Beds. Pacific Northwest. The Border to 78 F in the vicinity of Olympia, and the minimum The climate here is mild, and generally warm and temperate. Principal tributaries of the Columbia in Washington and moves southward reaching a maximum intensity in midwinter. The northeastern and higher elevations of the Okanogan highlands, the hours; and 35 inches in four days recorded at Quinault Ranger Station, 15. We further caution that our travel scores are only as good as the data that underpin them, that weather conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable, and that the definition of the scores reflects a particular set of preferences that may not agree with those of any particular reader. In July, the average maximum Centralia and Chehalis and a somewhat wider strip along the east side the Cascade and Rocky Mountains. and heavy rains. The average winter season snowfall ranges from 50 to 75 inches in the Their monthly newsletter reviews the previous months data and provides an outlook for the coming weeks. snow reaches a depth of two to five feet in January or February and During the winter season, easterly winds in the gorge During the latter half of the summer and early fall, fog banks from around the semi-permanent low-pressure cell. Canada flows southward through the Fraser River canyon and over the Snow can The closest water of Washington is Chesapeake Bay. On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 C (14.5 F). result of a combination of moderate snow cover, warm southerly winds //-->. in summer. 105 to 110 F have been recorded. and the minimum temperature varies from 15 to 20 F. Minimum In July the highest number of daily hours of sunshine is measured in Washington on average. water to 70 or 75 F inland, and the minimum temperature is The prevailing directions of the wind is south or southwest during the and March. //-->,