The climate of Yakima

The current climate in Yakima features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Yakima, Washington.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Yakima in recent years was 45°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in December 2022.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Yakima gets 341 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 82 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Yakima?

The best time to visit Yakima for sunny weather is April through October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Yakima. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Yakima

The climate table of Yakima shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 4 9 13 18 24 29 34 32 26 19 10 4
Temp. min (°C) -3 -2 0 4 9 13 16 15 9 4 -1 -3
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Precipitation (mm) 51 29 23 21 25 6,1 2,3 7,5 7,1 37 31 101
Snow (cm) 21 16 0,9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,4 39
UV Index 2 3 5 7 8 8 8 8 5 3 3 1

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Yakima, Washington. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Yakima

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Yearly Temperature in Yakima

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Yakima, Washington. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Yakima

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Yakima

Average Snowfall per Month in Yakima

Total Yearly Snowfall in Yakima

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Yakima, Washington. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Yakima

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Average weather in Yakima by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yakima. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.