Badger, WA
Unincorporated community in Benton County, Washington
Badger is a small unincorporated community in Benton County, Washington. It is 6.7 miles NE of Richland, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99338.
Badger at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Benton County
- ZIP code
- 99338
- Nearest town
- Richland (6.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.2003, -119.3583
Weather in Badger now
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Badger weather by the hour
Badger weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Badger.
This week in Badger
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Badger
What is the weather usually like in Badger?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 89°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 28°F average low
- 7.3 inprecipitation per year · 185 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Badger: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RICHLAND, WA US (USC00457015), adjusted for the elevation of Badger.
Badger weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Badger through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| February | 6:58 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 26 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:46 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:03 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 49 min |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:08 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 6:34 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 6:57 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 7:31 AM | 4:13 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Badger?
Badger has a cold desert climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 28°F (-2°C).
It gets about 7.3 inches (185 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Badger 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 Badger
The closest live webcam is Rome › North: I-82 at MP 102.5: I-182 Interchange, 3.5 miles N of Badger.
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Questions about Badger
Where is Badger, WA?
Badger is an unincorporated community in Benton County, Washington, 6.7 miles NE of Richland.
What county is Badger in?
Badger is in Benton County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Badger, WA?
The ZIP code for Badger is 99338.
What is the nearest town to Badger?
Richland, 6.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Badger?
Yes. The closest is Rome › North: I-82 at MP 102.5: I-182 Interchange, 3.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Badger?
July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Badger?
December, with an average low of 28°F (-2°C).
How much does it rain in Badger?
About 7.3 inches (185 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Badger?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Badger?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Badger have?
Cold desert (Köppen BWk).
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