American River, WA
Unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington
American River is a small unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington. It is 6.7 miles SE of Cliffdell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98937.
American River at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Yakima County
- ZIP code
- 98937
- Nearest town
- Cliffdell (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.9761, -121.1606
Weather in American River now
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American River weather by the hour
American River weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of American River.
This week in American River
Sunrise, sunset and moon in American River
What is the weather usually like in American River?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 76°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 25°F average low
- 49.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,266 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit American River: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station EASTON, WA US (USC00452384), adjusted for the elevation of American River.
American River weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in American River through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:43 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 7:06 AM | 5:30 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:11 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:14 AM | 7:54 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:26 AM | 8:35 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 8:57 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 6:00 AM | 8:17 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:41 AM | 7:18 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:21 AM | 6:18 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:06 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:41 AM | 4:17 PM | 8 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in American River?
American River has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July.
The best time to visit American River is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near American River
The closest live webcam is Sammamish › East: I-90 at MP 79.5: Bullfrog RWIS, 15.5 miles NE of American River.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from American River.
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Questions about American River
Where is American River, WA?
American River is an unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington, 6.7 miles SE of Cliffdell.
What county is American River in?
American River is in Yakima County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of American River, WA?
The ZIP code for American River is 98937.
What is the nearest town to American River?
Cliffdell, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near American River?
Yes. The closest is Sammamish › East: I-90 at MP 79.5: Bullfrog RWIS, 15.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in American River?
August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in American River?
January, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in American River?
About 49.8 inches (1,266 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in American River?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit American River?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does American River have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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