Downing, WA

Unincorporated community in Douglas County, Washington

Downing is a small unincorporated community in Douglas County, Washington. It is 2.6 miles S of Bridgeport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98813.

Downing at a glance

State
Washington
County
Douglas County
ZIP code
98813
Nearest town
Bridgeport (2.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
48.0422, -119.6919

Weather in Downing now

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Downing weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Downing

What is the weather usually like in Downing?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°38°57°77°96°34°23°Jan42°25°Feb54°31°Mar64°38°Apr74°46°May81°52°Jun91°58°Jul90°58°Aug80°49°Sep63°38°Oct45°29°Nov35°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.4"Jan0.9"Feb1.1"Mar0.6"Apr0.9"May0.8"Jun0.5"Jul0.2"Aug0.4"Sep0.8"Oct1.2"Nov2.0"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHIEF JOSEPH DAM, WA US (USC00451400), adjusted for the elevation of Downing.

Downing weather month by month

January
34° 23°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 8.5 in of snow
February
42° 25°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 3.1 in of snow
March
54° 31°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
April
64° 38°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
74° 46°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
81° 52°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
91° 58°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
90° 58°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
80° 49°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
63° 38°F
0.8 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
45° 29°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
December
35° 23°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 13.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Downing through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:41 AM4:34 PM8 h 53 min
February7:02 AM5:22 PM10 h 20 min
March7:09 AM7:05 PM11 h 56 min
April6:06 AM7:50 PM13 h 44 min
May5:17 AM8:32 PM15 h 15 min
June4:56 AM9:02 PM16 h 5 min
July5:13 AM8:56 PM15 h 42 min
August5:52 AM8:13 PM14 h 21 min
September6:34 AM7:12 PM12 h 37 min
October7:17 AM6:11 PM10 h 54 min
November7:04 AM4:22 PM9 h 18 min
December7:40 AM4:07 PM8 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Downing?

Downing has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 10.8 inches (274 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 28 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Downing 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 Downing

The closest live webcam is Monse › West: VLBA Brewster, 6.2 miles N of Downing.

Monse › West: VLBA BrewsterMonse · 6.2 mi NOn Windy
Chelan › North: US 97 at MP 240: N - FallsChelan · 15.7 mi SWOn Windy
Sims Corner › North: SR 17 at MP 112 E. MansfieldSims Corner · 22.0 mi SEOn Windy
Okanogan › East: SR 20 at MP 214.5: Loup Loup (Looking East)Okanogan · 25.6 mi NOn Windy
Chelan › North-eastunknown · 26.5 mi WOn Windy
Chelan: Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Parkunknown · 26.6 mi WOn Windy
Omak › South: US 97 at MP 292: Engh Rd (View South)Omak · 27.1 mi NOn Windy
Omak › North: US 97 at MP 292: Engh Rd (View North)Omak · 27.2 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Downing

Where is Downing, WA?

Downing is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Washington, 2.6 miles S of Bridgeport.

What county is Downing in?

Downing is in Douglas County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Downing, WA?

The ZIP code for Downing is 98813.

What is the nearest town to Downing?

Bridgeport, 2.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Downing?

Yes. The closest is Monse › West: VLBA Brewster, 6.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Downing?

July, with an average high of 91°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Downing?

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

How much does it rain in Downing?

About 10.8 inches (274 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Downing?

Yes, about 28 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Downing?

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

What climate does Downing have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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