Ralston, WA
Unincorporated community in Adams County, Washington
Ralston is a small unincorporated community in Adams County, Washington. It is 9.7 miles N of Ritzville, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99169.
Ralston at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Adams County
- ZIP code
- 99169
- Nearest town
- Ritzville (9.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.9839, -118.3417
Weather in Ralston now
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Ralston weather by the hour
Ralston weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Ralston.
This week in Ralston
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ralston
What is the weather usually like in Ralston?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 87°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 23°F average low
- 12.7 inprecipitation per year · 324 mm
- 15.7 insnowfall per year · 40 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Ralston: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RITZVILLE 1 SSE, WA US (USC00457059), adjusted for the elevation of Ralston.
Ralston weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Ralston through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:32 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:19 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:03 AM | 7:00 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:03 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:15 AM | 8:23 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 4:55 AM | 8:52 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| July | 5:12 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 8:05 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:10 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 6:55 AM | 4:20 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:30 AM | 4:06 PM | 8 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Ralston?
Ralston has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 12.7 inches (324 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Ralston is June to 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 Ralston
The closest live webcam is Ritzville › South-west: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 Interchange, 9.2 miles N of Ralston.
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Questions about Ralston
Where is Ralston, WA?
Ralston is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Washington, 9.7 miles N of Ritzville.
What county is Ralston in?
Ralston is in Adams County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Ralston, WA?
The ZIP code for Ralston is 99169.
What is the nearest town to Ralston?
Ritzville, 9.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Ralston?
Yes. The closest is Ritzville › South-west: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 Interchange, 9.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Ralston?
July, with an average high of 87°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Ralston?
December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Ralston?
About 12.7 inches (324 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Ralston?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Ralston?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Ralston have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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