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The climate in Maple Valley, WA is typically mild throughout the year. The summers are warm and sunny with temperatures reaching into the 80s and rarely exceeding 90掳F. Winters are usually moderate with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. Spring sees a brief period of rainfall and blossoming flowers, while fall brings warmer temperatures with the occasional rain shower. Overall, Maple Valley enjoys four distinct seasons with pleasant weather most of the year.

Maple Valley, Washington gets 53 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Maple Valley averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 156 sunny days per year in Maple Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Maple Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 174 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 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 53 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Maple Valley is 7.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Washington.

9.1 Summer - 5.2 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Maple Valley, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 Maple Valley with an average high temperature of 76.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Washington. In Maple Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Maple Valley are August, July and September.
In Maple Valley, there are 3.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Maple Valley with an average of 33.7°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Maple Valley, there are 44.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Maple Valley, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
Humidity in Maple Valley is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
November is the wettest month in Maple Valley with 8.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 10% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 52.8 inches in Maple Valley means that it is wetter than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Maple Valley with 20.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.7 rainy days. There are 173.8 rainy days annually in Maple Valley, which is rainier than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 31% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 6.0 inches in Maple Valley means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Maple Valley with 1.8 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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We moved to Maple Valley 14 years ago from Kent, mostly for the school district. We have been very happy with the decision. Most of the state's best school districts  More

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Over 15 years ago

Quiet, beautiful, lush greenery and just 30 miles to Seattle. Take a load off and stay awhile.  More

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Being a resident of Maple Valley for most of my life. I know I wouldn't be where I am if it weren't for the teachers of Tahoma School District #409. Don't let the crime  More

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