Babcock, WA

Unincorporated community in Walla Walla County, Washington

Babcock is a small unincorporated community in Walla Walla County, Washington. It is 13.5 miles E of Prescott, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99348.

Babcock at a glance

State
Washington
County
Walla Walla County
ZIP code
99348
Nearest town
Prescott (13.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.3258, -118.5922

Weather in Babcock now

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Babcock weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Babcock

What is the weather usually like in Babcock?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

24°42°59°77°94°42°29°Jan48°30°Feb58°35°Mar65°41°Apr74°48°May80°54°Jun89°61°Jul89°59°Aug80°51°Sep66°42°Oct51°35°Nov42°29°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan1.0"Feb1.0"Mar1.0"Apr1.1"May0.9"Jun0.3"Jul0.3"Aug0.4"Sep1.0"Oct1.3"Nov1.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ICE HARBOR DAM, WA US (USC00453883), adjusted for the elevation of Babcock.

Babcock weather month by month

January
42° 29°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
February
48° 30°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
58° 35°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
65° 41°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
74° 48°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
80° 54°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
89° 61°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
89° 59°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
80° 51°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
66° 42°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
51° 35°F
1.3 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
42° 29°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Babcock through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM4:36 PM9 h 5 min
February6:55 AM5:21 PM10 h 26 min
March7:04 AM7:01 PM11 h 56 min
April6:05 AM7:43 PM13 h 38 min
May5:18 AM8:22 PM15 h 3 min
June4:59 AM8:50 PM15 h 50 min
July5:15 AM8:44 PM15 h 29 min
August5:52 AM8:05 PM14 h 13 min
September6:31 AM7:07 PM12 h 36 min
October7:10 AM6:09 PM10 h 58 min
November6:54 AM4:23 PM9 h 28 min
December7:29 AM4:10 PM8 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Babcock?

Babcock has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 29°F (-2°C).

It gets about 11.1 inches (282 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Babcock 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 Babcock

The closest live webcam is Lowden: US 12 at MP 324.31: Lower Dry Creek Road, 18.4 miles S of Babcock.

Lowden: US 12 at MP 324.31: Lower Dry Creek RoadLowden · 18.4 mi SOn Windy
Lowden: US 12 at MP 326.02: Nibler HillLowden · 18.6 mi SOn Windy
Touchet: US 12 at MP 319.89 - Roadunknown · 19.2 mi SOn Windy
Touchet: US 12 at MP 317.97: Nine Mile Roadunknown · 19.6 mi SOn Windy
Walla Walla: US 12 at MP 335.3: Myra RoadWalla Walla · 20.6 mi SEOn Windy
College Place › South: Walla Walla Regional Airport SouthwestCollege Place · 21.6 mi SEOn Windy
College Place › East: Walla Walla Regional Airport EastCollege Place · 21.6 mi SEOn Windy
College Place › West: Walla Walla Regional Airport WestCollege Place · 21.6 mi SEOn Windy
College Place › North: Walla Walla Regional Airport NorthCollege Place · 21.6 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Babcock

Where is Babcock, WA?

Babcock is an unincorporated community in Walla Walla County, Washington, 13.5 miles E of Prescott.

What county is Babcock in?

Babcock is in Walla Walla County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Babcock, WA?

The ZIP code for Babcock is 99348.

What is the nearest town to Babcock?

Prescott, 13.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Babcock?

Yes. The closest is Lowden: US 12 at MP 324.31: Lower Dry Creek Road, 18.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Babcock?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Babcock?

January, with an average low of 29°F (-2°C).

How much does it rain in Babcock?

About 11.1 inches (282 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Babcock?

Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Babcock?

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

What climate does Babcock have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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