Chelan, WA weather

Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month

Weather in Chelan now

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Chelan weather by the hour

Chelan weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Chelan

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Chelan

What is the weather usually like in Chelan?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

17°36°55°73°92°35°22°Jan42°25°Feb52°31°Mar62°38°Apr72°46°May78°53°Jun87°59°Jul87°58°Aug77°49°Sep62°39°Oct46°30°Nov35°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.5"Jan1.2"Feb1.1"Mar0.8"Apr1.1"May0.9"Jun0.4"Jul0.3"Aug0.3"Sep1.0"Oct1.5"Nov1.8"Dec

Best time to visit Chelan: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHELAN, WA US (USC00451350), adjusted for the elevation of Chelan.

Chelan weather month by month

January
35° 22°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 7.7 in of snow
February
42° 25°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
March
52° 31°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
62° 38°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
May
72° 46°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
78° 53°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
87° 59°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
87° 58°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
77° 49°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
62° 39°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
46° 30°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
December
35° 23°F
1.8 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 8.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Chelan through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM4:36 PM8 h 54 min
February7:03 AM5:24 PM10 h 20 min
March7:10 AM7:07 PM11 h 56 min
April6:08 AM7:51 PM13 h 43 min
May5:19 AM8:33 PM15 h 14 min
June4:58 AM9:02 PM16 h 3 min
July5:15 AM8:56 PM15 h 41 min
August5:54 AM8:14 PM14 h 20 min
September6:36 AM7:14 PM12 h 37 min
October7:18 AM6:13 PM10 h 55 min
November7:04 AM4:24 PM9 h 19 min
December7:40 AM4:09 PM8 h 28 min

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

What is the weather like in Chelan?

Chelan has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 12.0 inches (304 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 21 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Chelan is May to July and September. At 1,129 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.

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Questions about the weather in Chelan

What is the hottest month in Chelan?

August, with an average high of 87°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Chelan?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Chelan?

About 12.0 inches (304 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Chelan?

Yes, about 21 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Chelan?

May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Chelan have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

What is the weather like in Chelan in November?

Highs average 46°F and lows 30°F, with about 1.5 inches of precipitation.

What time is sunrise in Chelan?

Around 7:04 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:24 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.

Where does this Chelan weather forecast come from?

From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Chelan.

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