Yakima (WA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Yakima is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
The city sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Yakima, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -6°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Yakima sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 206 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Yakima can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 37 mm of precipitation over 11 snowy/rainy days. In contrast July, experiences much drier conditions, with 3.6 mm of rainfall, spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Yakima Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Yakima in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
July has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 37 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
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