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 for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ralston

What is the weather usually like in Ralston?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°55°74°92°36°24°Jan42°26°Feb51°30°Mar60°34°Apr69°41°May76°47°Jun87°53°Jul86°53°Aug77°46°Sep62°36°Oct45°29°Nov35°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.6"Jan1.1"Feb1.3"Mar1.0"Apr1.2"May0.9"Jun0.4"Jul0.3"Aug0.4"Sep1.1"Oct1.6"Nov1.8"Dec

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

January
36° 24°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
February
42° 26°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
March
51° 30°F
1.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
April
60° 34°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
69° 41°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
June
76° 47°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
87° 53°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
86° 53°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
77° 46°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
62° 36°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
45° 29°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow
December
35° 23°F
1.8 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 4.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Ralston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM4:33 PM9 h 0 min
February6:55 AM5:19 PM10 h 24 min
March7:03 AM7:00 PM11 h 56 min
April6:03 AM7:43 PM13 h 40 min
May5:15 AM8:23 PM15 h 8 min
June4:55 AM8:52 PM15 h 56 min
July5:12 AM8:46 PM15 h 34 min
August5:49 AM8:05 PM14 h 16 min
September6:30 AM7:06 PM12 h 36 min
October7:10 AM6:07 PM10 h 57 min
November6:55 AM4:20 PM9 h 25 min
December7:30 AM4:06 PM8 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.

Ritzville › South-west: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 InterchangeRitzville · 9.2 mi NOn Windy
Ritzville › West: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 InterchangeRitzville · 9.2 mi NOn Windy
Ritzville › West: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 InterchangeRitzville · 9.2 mi NOn Windy
Ritzville › West: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 InterchangeRitzville · 9.2 mi NOn Windy
Ritzville › West: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 InterchangeRitzville · 9.2 mi NOn Windy
Ritzville › West: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 InterchangeRitzville · 9.2 mi NOn Windy
Ritzville › West: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 InterchangeRitzville · 9.2 mi NOn Windy
Ritzville › West: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 InterchangeRitzville · 9.2 mi NOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 15.7 mi SOn Windy

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