Relief, WA

Unincorporated community in Columbia County, Washington

Relief is a small unincorporated community in Columbia County, Washington. It is 5.1 miles NW of Starbuck, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99359.

Relief at a glance

State
Washington
County
Columbia County
ZIP code
99359
Nearest town
Starbuck (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.4533, -118.0847

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Relief weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Relief

What is the weather usually like in Relief?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°75°93°42°26°Jan46°28°Feb54°33°Mar61°38°Apr70°44°May77°50°Jun88°55°Jul87°54°Aug77°47°Sep63°38°Oct49°31°Nov41°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.1"Jan1.7"Feb2.2"Mar1.9"Apr1.8"May1.2"Jun0.4"Jul0.4"Aug0.7"Sep1.5"Oct2.4"Nov2.3"Dec

Best time to visit Relief: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAYTON 1 WSW, WA US (USC00452030), adjusted for the elevation of Relief.

Relief weather month by month

January
42° 26°F
2.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
February
46° 28°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
March
54° 33°F
2.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
61° 38°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
70° 44°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
77° 50°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
88° 55°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
87° 54°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
77° 47°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
63° 38°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
49° 31°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
December
41° 26°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Relief through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:29 AM4:34 PM9 h 4 min
February6:53 AM5:19 PM10 h 25 min
March7:02 AM6:59 PM11 h 56 min
April6:02 AM7:41 PM13 h 38 min
May5:16 AM8:21 PM15 h 4 min
June4:57 AM8:48 PM15 h 51 min
July5:13 AM8:43 PM15 h 30 min
August5:49 AM8:03 PM14 h 13 min
September6:29 AM7:05 PM12 h 36 min
October7:08 AM6:07 PM10 h 58 min
November6:52 AM4:21 PM9 h 28 min
December7:27 AM4:07 PM8 h 40 min

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

What is the weather like in Relief?

Relief has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 18.8 inches (477 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Relief 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 Relief

The closest live webcam is Starbuck › East: US 12 at MP 381.6: Delaney, 6.2 miles NE of Relief.

Starbuck › East: US 12 at MP 381.6: DelaneyStarbuck · 6.2 mi NEOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 23.6 mi NWOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 23.6 mi NWOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 23.6 mi NWOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 23.6 mi NWOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 23.6 mi NWOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 23.6 mi NWOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 23.6 mi NWOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 23.6 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Relief

Where is Relief, WA?

Relief is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, Washington, 5.1 miles NW of Starbuck.

What county is Relief in?

Relief is in Columbia County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Relief, WA?

The ZIP code for Relief is 99359.

What is the nearest town to Relief?

Starbuck, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Relief?

Yes. The closest is Starbuck › East: US 12 at MP 381.6: Delaney, 6.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Relief?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Relief?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Relief?

About 18.8 inches (477 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Relief?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Relief?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Relief have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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