Artesian, WA

Unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington

Artesian is a small unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington. It is 2.2 miles W of Moxee, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98939.

Artesian at a glance

State
Washington
County
Yakima County
ZIP code
98939
Nearest town
Moxee (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.5522, -120.3533

Weather in Artesian now

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Artesian weather by the hour

Artesian weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Artesian.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Artesian

What is the weather usually like in Artesian?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°57°76°95°39°24°Jan47°26°Feb57°33°Mar65°39°Apr74°47°May81°53°Jun90°59°Jul89°58°Aug80°49°Sep66°37°Oct49°29°Nov38°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan0.6"Feb0.6"Mar0.6"Apr0.8"May0.5"Jun0.2"Jul0.2"Aug0.2"Sep0.6"Oct0.9"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Artesian: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAPATO, WA US (USC00458959), adjusted for the elevation of Artesian.

Artesian weather month by month

January
39° 24°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
February
47° 26°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
March
57° 33°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
65° 39°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
74° 47°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
81° 53°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
90° 59°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
89° 58°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
80° 49°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
66° 37°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
49° 29°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
December
38° 23°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 12.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Artesian through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM4:42 PM9 h 3 min
February7:02 AM5:28 PM10 h 25 min
March7:11 AM7:08 PM11 h 56 min
April6:11 AM7:50 PM13 h 39 min
May5:25 AM8:30 PM15 h 5 min
June5:05 AM8:58 PM15 h 52 min
July5:22 AM8:52 PM15 h 30 min
August5:58 AM8:12 PM14 h 14 min
September6:38 AM7:14 PM12 h 36 min
October7:17 AM6:16 PM10 h 58 min
November7:02 AM4:29 PM9 h 27 min
December7:37 AM4:16 PM8 h 39 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Artesian?

Artesian has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 7.8 inches (199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Artesian is May–June and August–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 Artesian

The closest live webcam is Parker › East: I-82 at MP 41.5 - Road, 5.6 miles SW of Artesian.

Parker › East: I-82 at MP 41.5 - RoadParker · 5.6 mi SWOn Windy
Union Gap: I-82 at MP 36.5: Valley Mall Blvd InterchangeUnion Gap · 5.6 mi WOn Windy
Union Gap › North: I-82 at MP 37.8Union Gap · 5.6 mi WOn Windy
Yakima › North: I-82 at MP 34.7: SR 24 InterchangeYakima · 6.1 mi WOn Windy
Wapato › South: US 97 at MP 70.15: Jones Road RoundaboutWapato · 7.4 mi SWOn Windy
Yakima: I-82 at MP 31.28: US 12 Interchange @ NYakima · 9.1 mi NWOn Windy
Yakima: Air Terminal Airport - Washington, United StatesYakima · 9.1 mi WOn Windy
Buena › East: I-82 at MP 50.12: ToppenishBuena · 9.6 mi SOn Windy
Selah: I-82 at MP 22.4 - Creek Rest AreaSelah · 11.4 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Artesian.

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Questions about Artesian

Where is Artesian, WA?

Artesian is an unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington, 2.2 miles W of Moxee.

What county is Artesian in?

Artesian is in Yakima County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Artesian, WA?

The ZIP code for Artesian is 98939.

What is the nearest town to Artesian?

Moxee, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Artesian?

Yes. The closest is Parker › East: I-82 at MP 41.5 - Road, 5.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Artesian?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Artesian?

December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Artesian?

About 7.8 inches (199 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Artesian?

Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Artesian?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Artesian have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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