Birchfield, WA
Unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington
Birchfield is a small unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington. It is 1.4 miles N of Terrace Heights, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98902.
Birchfield at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Yakima County
- ZIP code
- 98902
- Nearest town
- Terrace Heights (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.5772, -120.4333
Weather in Birchfield now
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Birchfield weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Birchfield.
This week in Birchfield
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Birchfield
What is the weather usually like in Birchfield?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 23°F average low
- 8.0 inprecipitation per year · 204 mm
- 20.3 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Birchfield: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL, WA US (USW00024243), adjusted for the elevation of Birchfield.
Birchfield weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Birchfield through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:08 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| August | 5:58 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:38 AM | 7:14 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:16 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Birchfield?
Birchfield 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 8.0 inches (204 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Birchfield 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 Birchfield
The closest live webcam is Yakima › North: I-82 at MP 34.7: SR 24 Interchange, 2.0 miles W of Birchfield.
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Questions about Birchfield
Where is Birchfield, WA?
Birchfield is an unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington, 1.4 miles N of Terrace Heights.
What county is Birchfield in?
Birchfield is in Yakima County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Birchfield, WA?
The ZIP code for Birchfield is 98902.
What is the nearest town to Birchfield?
Terrace Heights, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Birchfield?
Yes. The closest is Yakima › North: I-82 at MP 34.7: SR 24 Interchange, 2.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Birchfield?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Birchfield?
December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Birchfield?
About 8.0 inches (204 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Birchfield?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Birchfield?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Birchfield have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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