Emerald, WA

Unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington

Emerald is a small unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington. It is 2.1 miles N of Outlook, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98932.

Emerald at a glance

State
Washington
County
Yakima County
ZIP code
98932
Nearest town
Outlook (2.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.3028, -120.0803

Weather in Emerald now

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Emerald weather by the hour

Emerald weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Emerald

What is the weather usually like in Emerald?

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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°74°93°38°23°Jan45°24°Feb55°30°Mar63°36°Apr73°44°May79°49°Jun88°54°Jul87°52°Aug78°44°Sep64°35°Oct48°27°Nov37°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.0"Jan0.6"Feb0.5"Mar0.6"Apr0.8"May0.6"Jun0.1"Jul0.3"Aug0.4"Sep0.7"Oct0.9"Nov1.2"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SUNNYSIDE, WA US (USC00458207), adjusted for the elevation of Emerald.

Emerald weather month by month

January
38° 23°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
February
45° 24°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
55° 30°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
63° 36°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
73° 44°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
79° 49°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
88° 54°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
87° 52°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
78° 44°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
64° 35°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
November
48° 27°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
37° 22°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Emerald through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM4:42 PM9 h 5 min
February7:01 AM5:27 PM10 h 26 min
March7:10 AM7:07 PM11 h 56 min
April6:11 AM7:49 PM13 h 38 min
May5:24 AM8:28 PM15 h 3 min
June5:05 AM8:56 PM15 h 50 min
July5:21 AM8:50 PM15 h 28 min
August5:58 AM8:11 PM14 h 13 min
September6:37 AM7:13 PM12 h 36 min
October7:16 AM6:15 PM10 h 58 min
November7:00 AM4:29 PM9 h 28 min
December7:34 AM4:16 PM8 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Emerald?

Emerald has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 22°F (-5°C).

It gets about 7.7 inches (194 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Emerald 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 Emerald

The closest live webcam is Granger: I-82 at MP 63.6: Outlook, 5.9 miles NW of Emerald.

Granger: I-82 at MP 63.6: OutlookGranger · 5.9 mi NWOn Windy
Zillah: I-82 at MP 54Zillah · 9.8 mi NWOn Windy
Buena › East: I-82 at MP 50.12: ToppenishBuena · 13.6 mi NWOn Windy
Prosser › East: Airport NortheastProsser · 14.9 mi SEOn Windy
Prosser › West: Airport NorthwestProsser · 14.9 mi SEOn Windy
Prosser › East: Airport EastProsser · 14.9 mi SEOn Windy
Prosser › South: Airport SouthwestProsser · 14.9 mi SEOn Windy
Prosser › North: I-82 at MP 81.7Prosser · 16.9 mi EOn Windy
Desert Aire › North: SR 24 at MP 30.4: SR 241 Interchangeunknown · 18.6 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Map of Emerald, WA

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Questions about Emerald

Where is Emerald, WA?

Emerald is an unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington, 2.1 miles N of Outlook.

What county is Emerald in?

Emerald is in Yakima County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Emerald, WA?

The ZIP code for Emerald is 98932.

What is the nearest town to Emerald?

Outlook, 2.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Emerald?

Yes. The closest is Granger: I-82 at MP 63.6: Outlook, 5.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Emerald?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Emerald?

December, with an average low of 22°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Emerald?

About 7.7 inches (194 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Emerald?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Emerald?

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

What climate does Emerald have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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