Rye, WA
Unincorporated community in Kittitas County, Washington
Rye is a small unincorporated community in Kittitas County, Washington. It is 7.9 miles NE of Vantage, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98950.
Rye at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Kittitas County
- ZIP code
- 98950
- Nearest town
- Vantage (7.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.8692, -120.1167
Weather in Rye now
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Rye weather by the hour
Rye weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rye.
This week in Rye
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rye
What is the weather usually like in Rye?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 92°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 7.5 inprecipitation per year · 190 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rye: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PRIEST RAPIDS DAM, WA US (USC00456747), adjusted for the elevation of Rye.
Rye weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rye through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:39 AM | 4:40 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:02 AM | 5:26 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:10 AM | 7:07 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:10 AM | 7:50 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:23 AM | 8:30 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:03 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| July | 5:19 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 5:57 AM | 8:12 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 6:37 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:17 AM | 6:14 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:02 AM | 4:27 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:14 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rye?
Rye has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 7.5 inches (190 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Rye 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 Rye
The closest live webcam is Kittitas: I-90 at MP 125.8: Ryegrass Summit, 6.7 miles NW of Rye.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rye.
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Questions about Rye
Where is Rye, WA?
Rye is an unincorporated community in Kittitas County, Washington, 7.9 miles NE of Vantage.
What county is Rye in?
Rye is in Kittitas County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Rye, WA?
The ZIP code for Rye is 98950.
What is the nearest town to Rye?
Vantage, 7.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rye?
Yes. The closest is Kittitas: I-90 at MP 125.8: Ryegrass Summit, 6.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rye?
July, with an average high of 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest month in Rye?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in Rye?
About 7.5 inches (190 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Rye?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rye?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rye have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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