Washington Historical Weather Data & Climate

Historical Climate Data for 34 Cities  •  1981–2025

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Washington Climate Overview

Washington has an average annual temperature of 51.8°F (across all 34 cities) with approximately 1314 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 81%. The warmest city is Richland with average July highs of 103.8°F, while Spokane is the coldest with average January lows of 0°F. This page covers 45 years of NASA POWER climate data (1981–2025) including temperature, rainfall, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation.

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Quick Climate Facts

(1981 – 2025)
Hottest City
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Richland
Jul High: 103.8°F
Coldest City
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Spokane
Jan Low: 0°F
Wettest City
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Lake Stevens
1842 mm/yr
Driest City
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Richland
264 mm/yr
Hottest Month
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Aug
Avg High: 89.6°F
Coldest Month
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Dec
Avg Low: 18.9°F
Cities With Data
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34
cities in Washington
Data Coverage
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45 yrs
1981 – 2025

🏙️ Cities in Washington — Weather History

📅 Washington Monthly Climate Averages

🌡️ State-Wide Monthly Temperature

Average across all 34 cities · 1981–2025 · °F

🌧️ Monthly Precipitation

State-wide average · mm/month

📖 Washington Seasonal Climate Guide

Aug is typically the warmest month across Washington with average highs around 89.6°F, while Dec is the coldest with average lows near 18.9°F. Nov is the wettest month with approximately 207 mm of rainfall on average.
MonthMax TempMin TempAvg Temp Rain (mm)HumidityWind (m/s)Solar (kWh/m²)
Jan 51.3°F 19.4°F 35.2°F 186 91% 0.8 1.10
Feb 54.5°F 20.3°F 37.4°F 132 87% 0.8 1.90
Mar 62.4°F 26.8°F 44.6°F 136 84% 0.8 3.00
Apr 71.6°F 31.3°F 51.4°F 102 80% 0.8 4.30
May 79.5°F 36.7°F 58.1°F 74 77% 0.7 5.30
Jun 84.6°F 42.8°F 63.7°F 60 76% 0.7 5.90
Jul 88.7°F 47.8°F 68.4°F 25 73% 0.6 6.40
Aug 89.6°F 48.4°F 69.1°F 31 71% 0.6 5.50
Sep 85.5°F 42.3°F 63.9°F 57 73% 0.7 4.10
Oct 73.4°F 32.9°F 53.2°F 127 80% 0.7 2.40
Nov 58.6°F 25°F 41.9°F 207 89% 0.8 1.30
Dec 51.1°F 18.9°F 35.1°F 189 91% 0.8 0.90

📈 Washington Yearly Climate Trends

🌡️ Annual Temperature Trend

State-wide avg annual high & low · Last 10 years

📈 Washington Long-Term Climate Trends (1981–2025)

This chart shows how Washington's average temperatures have shifted across 45 years. Use the range buttons to focus on recent decades or view the full historical record. Data is averaged across all 34 cities in the state.

🌧️ Annual Precipitation Trend

State-wide avg annual precipitation · Last 10 years · mm/year

🔗 Explore Cities in Washington

Browse detailed weather history, monthly averages, and 45-year climate trends for every city in Washington.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest city in Washington?
Richland is the hottest city in Washington with an average July high of 103.8°F based on 45 years of data. View Richland weather history →
What is the coldest city in Washington?
Spokane is the coldest city with average January lows of 0°F. View Spokane weather history →
Which city in Washington gets the most rain?
Lake Stevens is the wettest city in Washington with approximately 1842 mm of annual precipitation on average. View Lake Stevens weather history →
What is the warmest month in Washington?
Aug is the warmest month across Washington, with state-wide average highs of 89.6°F and average lows of 48.4°F.
How many cities in Washington have weather data?
TownPillar has historical weather data for 34 cities in Washington, covering 45 years of NASA POWER climate records from 1981 to 2025.
Which month has the most sunshine in Washington?
Jul is the sunniest month across Washington with an average solar radiation of 6.40 kWh/m²/day state-wide. This solar radiation data from NASA POWER is useful for solar energy planning, agriculture, and understanding seasonal sunshine availability.
Where does this climate data come from?
All data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis data. It includes monthly temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation at 0.5° × 0.625° spatial resolution.

📚 Data Source

All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources). Data covers 45 years (1981–2025) across 34 cities in Washington at monthly temporal resolution.