Spokane County, WA Climate


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Spokane, WA County has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are hot and sunny, with temperatures often reaching the low-90s (Fahrenheit). Winters are cold and wet with occasional snowfall. Spring and fall bring mild temperatures with moderate rainfall throughout both seasons. Spokane typically experiences cooler temperatures than other parts of Washington State due to its inland location and higher elevation. The city receives an average of 16 inches of precipitation annually, most of which occurs during the winter months.

Spokane County, Washington gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Spokane County averages 43 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 174 sunny days per year in Spokane County. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Spokane County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 113 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 43 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Spokane County is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in Washington.

9.1 Summer - 4.1 Winter
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Spokane County, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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.

July is the hottest month for Spokane County with an average high temperature of 83.4°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In Spokane County, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Spokane County are September, June and August.
In Spokane County, there are 16.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Spokane County with an average of 22.0°. This is colder than most places in Washington.
In Spokane County, there are 138.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.
In Spokane County, there are 2.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.
Humidity is low in Spokane County, 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 Spokane County with 2.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 34% of yearly precipitation and 14% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.7 inches in Spokane County means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Spokane County with 13.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 3.9 rainy days. There are 112.9 rainy days annually in Spokane County, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 15% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 42.7 inches in Spokane County means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Spokane County with 14.4 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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