Big Lake, WA Climate

Big Lake, WA has a mild climate with low humidity and moderate temperatures throughout the year. Summers are generally warm and dry, while winters can be cold and snowy. The average temperatures in summer range from the mid-60s to the upper 70s, while in winter temperatures can dip into the 20s or even lower. Precipitation is usually light throughout the year, with an average of just over 30 inches of rain every year. Snowfall is possible in Big Lake during winter months; however, accumulation usually totals less than a foot annually. Overall, Big Lake’s mild climate makes it an ideal place for those looking for comfortable weather all year round.

Big Lake, Washington gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Big Lake averages 6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 159 sunny days per year in Big Lake. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Big Lake gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 171 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 72 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 5.4 Winter

August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Big Lake, 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.

August is the hottest month for Big Lake with an average high temperature of 72.7°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in Washington. In Big Lake, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Big Lake are August, July and September.

In Big Lake, there are 0.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Washington.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Big Lake with an average of 34.6°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.

In Big Lake, there are 40.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.

In Big Lake, 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 Big Lake 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 Big Lake with 6.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 1.4 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 31% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.0 inches in Big Lake means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington.

November is the rainiest month in Big Lake with 20.3 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.9 rainy days. There are 170.7 rainy days annually in Big Lake, 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 5.7 inches in Big Lake means that it is about average compared to other places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Big Lake with 2.3 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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