Olema, WA

Unincorporated community in Okanogan County, Washington

Olema is a small unincorporated community in Okanogan County, Washington. It is 5.0 miles E of Malott, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98829.

Olema at a glance

State
Washington
County
Okanogan County
ZIP code
98829
Nearest town
Malott (5.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
48.2858, -119.8031

Weather in Olema now

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Olema weather by the hour

Olema weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Olema

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Olema

What is the weather usually like in Olema?

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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°56°75°94°33°22°Jan40°25°Feb53°31°Mar64°38°Apr73°46°May80°51°Jun89°57°Jul88°56°Aug79°48°Sep62°38°Oct44°30°Nov32°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.3"Jan0.9"Feb1.1"Mar0.8"Apr1.2"May1.0"Jun0.5"Jul0.3"Aug0.4"Sep0.9"Oct1.2"Nov1.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station METHOW 2 S, WA US (USC00455326), adjusted for the elevation of Olema.

Olema weather month by month

January
33° 22°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
40° 25°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
March
53° 31°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
April
64° 38°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
73° 46°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
80° 51°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
89° 57°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
88° 56°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
79° 48°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
62° 38°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
44° 30°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
December
32° 22°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Olema through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:42 AM4:34 PM8 h 51 min
February7:03 AM5:22 PM10 h 19 min
March7:09 AM7:06 PM11 h 56 min
April6:06 AM7:51 PM13 h 44 min
May5:16 AM8:34 PM15 h 17 min
June4:55 AM9:03 PM16 h 8 min
July5:12 AM8:57 PM15 h 44 min
August5:52 AM8:14 PM14 h 22 min
September6:35 AM7:13 PM12 h 38 min
October7:17 AM6:11 PM10 h 54 min
November7:05 AM4:22 PM9 h 17 min
December7:41 AM4:07 PM8 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Olema?

Olema has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).

It gets about 11.6 inches (295 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.

The best time to visit Olema 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 Olema

The closest live webcam is Okanogan › East: SR 20 at MP 214.5: Loup Loup (Looking East), 8.0 miles NW of Olema.

Okanogan › East: SR 20 at MP 214.5: Loup Loup (Looking East)Okanogan · 8.0 mi NWOn Windy
Monse › West: VLBA BrewsterMonse · 12.0 mi SEOn Windy
Omak › South: US 97 at MP 292: Engh Rd (View South)Omak · 16.2 mi NEOn Windy
Omak › North: US 97 at MP 292: Engh Rd (View North)Omak · 16.2 mi NEOn Windy
Twisp › South: Methow Valley State Airport SouthTwisp · 18.4 mi NWOn Windy
Riverside › North: US 97 at MP 299Riverside · 20.0 mi NEOn Windy
Winthrop › West: SR 20 at MP 192.5 - Rader RdWinthrop · 22.2 mi NWOn Windy
Chelan › North: US 97 at MP 240: N - FallsChelan · 29.0 mi SOn Windy
Chelan › North-eastunknown · 29.2 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Olema

Where is Olema, WA?

Olema is an unincorporated community in Okanogan County, Washington, 5.0 miles E of Malott.

What county is Olema in?

Olema is in Okanogan County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Olema, WA?

The ZIP code for Olema is 98829.

What is the nearest town to Olema?

Malott, 5.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Olema?

Yes. The closest is Okanogan › East: SR 20 at MP 214.5: Loup Loup (Looking East), 8.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Olema?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Olema?

January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Olema?

About 11.6 inches (295 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Olema?

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

When is the best time to visit Olema?

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

What climate does Olema have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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