McDonald, WA
Unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington
McDonald is a small unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington. It is 4.7 miles N of Wheeler, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98837.
McDonald at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Grant County
- ZIP code
- 98837
- Nearest town
- Wheeler (4.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.0714, -119.2144
Weather in McDonald now
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McDonald weather by the hour
McDonald weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of McDonald.
This week in McDonald
Sunrise, sunset and moon in McDonald
What is the weather usually like in McDonald?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 7.8 inprecipitation per year · 198 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit McDonald: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MOSES LAKE GRANT CO AP, WA US (USW00024110), adjusted for the elevation of McDonald.
McDonald weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in McDonald through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:36 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 6:59 AM | 5:22 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:07 AM | 7:04 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:06 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 8:27 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 4:58 AM | 8:55 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| July | 5:15 AM | 8:50 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 5:52 AM | 8:09 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:33 AM | 7:10 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:14 AM | 6:11 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 6:59 AM | 4:23 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:34 AM | 4:09 PM | 8 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in McDonald?
McDonald has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-5°C).
It gets about 7.8 inches (198 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit McDonald 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 McDonald
The closest live webcam is Warden › North: SR 17 at MP 50.8: Moses Lake at I-90, 2.4 miles NW of McDonald.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from McDonald.
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Questions about McDonald
Where is McDonald, WA?
McDonald is an unincorporated community in Grant County, Washington, 4.7 miles N of Wheeler.
What county is McDonald in?
McDonald is in Grant County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of McDonald, WA?
The ZIP code for McDonald is 98837.
What is the nearest town to McDonald?
Wheeler, 4.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near McDonald?
Yes. The closest is Warden › North: SR 17 at MP 50.8: Moses Lake at I-90, 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in McDonald?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in McDonald?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in McDonald?
About 7.8 inches (198 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in McDonald?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit McDonald?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does McDonald have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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