Zip 98857 (Warden, WA) Climate

The climate in 98857 Warden, WA is largely temperate with relatively mild winters and warm summers. Precipitation is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year with an average annual total of 17 inches of rain. Snowfall is minimal and temperatures rarely dip below freezing point. The area experiences some windy days throughout the year due to the close proximity to the Cascade Mountains. During summer months, temperatures can soar into the 90s while winters tend to stay mild with temperatures rarely dropping below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Overall, 98857 Warden offers pleasant weather year-round that makes it a great place to live and visit!

Warden (zip 98857), Washington gets 9 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Warden (zip 98857) averages 15 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 194 sunny days per year in Warden (zip 98857). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Warden (zip 98857) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 26
Rain: averages 9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 98857 zip code is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is one of the most pleasant places in Washington.

9.1 Summer - 5.1 Winter

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the 98857 zip code, 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 the 98857 zip code with an average high temperature of 86.6°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Washington. In the 98857 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 98857 zip code are June, September and May.

In the 98857 zip code, there are 26.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in Washington.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 98857 zip code with an average of 24.1°. This is colder than most places in Washington.

In the 98857 zip code, there are 114.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in Washington.

In the 98857 zip code, there are 1.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is colder than most places in Washington.

Humidity is low in the 98857 zip code, 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 the 98857 zip code with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 36% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 9.1 inches in the 98857 zip code means that it is one of the driest places in Washington.

November is the rainiest month in the 98857 zip code with 8.9 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 1.9 rainy days. There are 67.0 rainy days annually in the 98857 zip code, which is one of the least rainy places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 33% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 15.4 inches in the 98857 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in the 98857 zip code with 6.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Chris · Warden, WA

Not one of the best small cities

Over 5 years ago

Small city has several big problems. Do not buy a home near or on S County RD. The road is a freeway for numerous large very noisy semis That speed down the road More

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