Ethel, WA
Unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington
Ethel is a small unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington. It is 17.6 miles NW of Desert Aire, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98944.
Ethel at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Grant County
- ZIP code
- 98944
- Nearest town
- Desert Aire (17.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.5806, -119.5969
Weather in Ethel now
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Ethel weather by the hour
Ethel weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ethel.
This week in Ethel
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ethel
What is the weather usually like in Ethel?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 7.5 inprecipitation per year · 190 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ethel: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRIEST RAPIDS DAM, WA US (USC00456747), adjusted for the elevation of Ethel.
Ethel weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ethel through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:25 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:08 AM | 7:05 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:08 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:22 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| June | 5:02 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| July | 5:18 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| August | 5:55 AM | 8:10 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:35 AM | 7:11 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:13 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 4:26 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:13 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Ethel?
Ethel has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 7.5 inches (190 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Ethel 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 Ethel
The closest live webcam is Benton City: SR 240 at MP 8.2: Beloit Road, 5.6 miles S of Ethel.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Ethel.
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Questions about Ethel
Where is Ethel, WA?
Ethel is an unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington, 17.6 miles NW of Desert Aire.
What county is Ethel in?
Ethel is in Grant County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Ethel, WA?
The ZIP code for Ethel is 98944.
What is the nearest town to Ethel?
Desert Aire, 17.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ethel?
Yes. The closest is Benton City: SR 240 at MP 8.2: Beloit Road, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ethel?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Ethel?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Ethel?
About 7.5 inches (190 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Ethel?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Ethel?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ethel have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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