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 for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rye

What is the weather usually like in Rye?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

25°43°61°79°97°41°30°Jan47°32°Feb57°38°Mar65°45°Apr75°53°May82°60°Jun92°67°Jul90°66°Aug80°58°Sep65°46°Oct50°36°Nov41°30°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan0.6"Feb0.7"Mar0.6"Apr0.6"May0.5"Jun0.2"Jul0.1"Aug0.1"Sep0.6"Oct0.9"Nov1.4"Dec

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

January
41° 30°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
February
47° 32°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
March
57° 38°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
April
65° 45°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
75° 53°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
82° 60°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
92° 67°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
90° 66°F
0.1 in of rain · under 1 wet day
September
80° 58°F
0.1 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
65° 46°F
0.6 in of rain · 3 wet days
November
50° 36°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
December
41° 30°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Rye through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:39 AM4:40 PM9 h 1 min
February7:02 AM5:26 PM10 h 24 min
March7:10 AM7:07 PM11 h 56 min
April6:10 AM7:50 PM13 h 40 min
May5:23 AM8:30 PM15 h 7 min
June5:03 AM8:58 PM15 h 55 min
July5:19 AM8:53 PM15 h 33 min
August5:57 AM8:12 PM14 h 15 min
September6:37 AM7:13 PM12 h 36 min
October7:17 AM6:14 PM10 h 57 min
November7:02 AM4:27 PM9 h 25 min
December7:37 AM4:14 PM8 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.

Kittitas: I-90 at MP 125.8: Ryegrass SummitKittitas · 6.7 mi NWOn Windy
Vantage › East: I-90 at MP 136.5unknown · 7.8 mi NEOn Windy
Vantage › West: I-90 at MP 138 - Br. (View West)unknown · 9.1 mi NEOn Windy
Vantage › West: I-90 at MP 138 - Br. (View East)unknown · 9.1 mi NEOn Windy
George › West: I-90 at MP 144: Gorge Concert ExitGeorge · 12.8 mi NEOn Windy
Mattawa: SR 243 at MP 13.8: Road 24 SWMattawa · 13.1 mi SEOn Windy
Kittitas › East: I-82 at MP 7.7: Manastash Ridge SummitKittitas · 15.2 mi WOn Windy
Kittitas: I-90 at MP 115.4Kittitas · 15.7 mi NWOn Windy
Selah: I-82 at MP 22.4 - Creek Rest AreaSelah · 17.8 mi SWOn Windy

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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