Helen, WA

Unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington

Helen is a small unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington. It is 16.1 miles W of Desert Aire, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99349.

Helen at a glance

State
Washington
County
Grant County
ZIP code
99349
Nearest town
Desert Aire (16.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.6269, -119.6044

Weather in Helen now

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Helen weather by the hour

Helen weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Helen

What is the weather usually like in Helen?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°61°79°97°41°30°Jan47°32°Feb57°38°Mar65°45°Apr75°53°May82°60°Jun92°67°Jul90°66°Aug80°58°Sep65°46°Oct50°36°Nov41°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

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

Best time to visit Helen: 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 Helen.

Helen weather month by month

January
41° 30°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
47° 32°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
57° 38°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
65° 45°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
75° 53°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
82° 60°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
92° 67°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
90° 66°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
80° 58°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
65° 46°F
0.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
50° 36°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
41° 30°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Helen through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:36 AM4:39 PM9 h 3 min
February6:59 AM5:25 PM10 h 25 min
March7:08 AM7:05 PM11 h 56 min
April6:08 AM7:48 PM13 h 39 min
May5:21 AM8:27 PM15 h 5 min
June5:02 AM8:55 PM15 h 53 min
July5:18 AM8:50 PM15 h 31 min
August5:55 AM8:10 PM14 h 14 min
September6:35 AM7:11 PM12 h 36 min
October7:15 AM6:13 PM10 h 58 min
November6:59 AM4:26 PM9 h 27 min
December7:34 AM4:13 PM8 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Helen?

Helen 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 Helen 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 Helen

The closest live webcam is Benton City: SR 240 at MP 8.2: Beloit Road, 8.7 miles S of Helen.

Benton City: SR 240 at MP 8.2: Beloit RoadBenton City · 8.7 mi SOn Windy
Desert Aire › North: SR 24 at MP 30.4: SR 241 Interchangeunknown · 14.6 mi SWOn Windy
Mattawa: SR 243 at MP 13.8: Road 24 SWMattawa · 16.7 mi NWOn Windy
West Richland: SR 240 at MP 25: Twin BridgesWest Richland · 23.1 mi SEOn Windy
Othello › East: SR 26 at MP 40.6 - SR 24 JunctionOthello · 24.0 mi NEOn Windy
Othello › East: SR 17 at MP 28.38: SR 26 InterchangeOthello · 25.7 mi NEOn Windy
Richland › South: Airport Runway IntersectionRichland · 26.4 mi SEOn Windy
Richland › East: Airport Tarmac and FuelRichland · 26.4 mi SEOn Windy
Benton City: I-82 at MP 96Benton City · 26.6 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Helen

Where is Helen, WA?

Helen is an unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington, 16.1 miles W of Desert Aire.

What county is Helen in?

Helen is in Grant County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Helen, WA?

The ZIP code for Helen is 99349.

What is the nearest town to Helen?

Desert Aire, 16.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Helen?

Yes. The closest is Benton City: SR 240 at MP 8.2: Beloit Road, 8.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Helen?

July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).

What is the coldest month in Helen?

January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).

How much does it rain in Helen?

About 7.5 inches (190 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Helen?

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

When is the best time to visit Helen?

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

What climate does Helen have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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