Rainier, WA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Rainier weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rainier.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainier
What is the weather usually like in Rainier?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 77°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 31°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,286 mm
- 3.9 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rainier: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLYMPIA AP, WA US (USW00024227), adjusted for the elevation of Rainier.
Rainier weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainier through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 4:24 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rainier?
Rainier has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 31°F (-0°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Rainier is June to September. At 433 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Rainier
What is the hottest month in Rainier?
August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainier?
February, with an average low of 31°F (-0°C).
How much does it rain in Rainier?
About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Rainier?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Rainier?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rainier have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Rainier in November?
Highs average 50°F and lows 35°F, with about 8.2 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Rainier?
Around 7:12 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:38 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Rainier weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Rainier.
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