Wacota, WA

Unincorporated community in Franklin County, Washington

Wacota is a small unincorporated community in Franklin County, Washington. It is 3.2 miles W of Kahlotus, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99335.

Wacota at a glance

State
Washington
County
Franklin County
ZIP code
99335
Nearest town
Kahlotus (3.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.6581, -118.4925

Weather in Wacota now

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Wacota weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wacota

What is the weather usually like in Wacota?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°58°76°94°39°27°Jan45°29°Feb55°34°Mar63°38°Apr73°45°May80°51°Jun89°58°Jul88°57°Aug79°50°Sep63°40°Oct47°32°Nov38°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.2"Jan0.9"Feb1.3"Mar1.1"Apr0.9"May0.8"Jun0.2"Jul0.3"Aug0.4"Sep1.0"Oct1.4"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Wacota: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HATTON 9 SE, WA US (USC00453546), adjusted for the elevation of Wacota.

Wacota weather month by month

January
39° 27°F
1.2 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.0 in of snow
February
45° 29°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 2.5 in of snow
March
55° 34°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.7 in of snow
April
63° 38°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
73° 45°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
80° 51°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
89° 58°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
88° 57°F
0.3 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
79° 50°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
63° 40°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
November
47° 32°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.4 in of snow
December
38° 26°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 4.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Wacota through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:32 AM4:34 PM9 h 2 min
February6:55 AM5:20 PM10 h 25 min
March7:04 AM7:01 PM11 h 56 min
April6:04 AM7:43 PM13 h 39 min
May5:17 AM8:23 PM15 h 5 min
June4:57 AM8:51 PM15 h 53 min
July5:14 AM8:45 PM15 h 31 min
August5:50 AM8:05 PM14 h 14 min
September6:30 AM7:07 PM12 h 36 min
October7:10 AM6:08 PM10 h 58 min
November6:55 AM4:22 PM9 h 26 min
December7:30 AM4:08 PM8 h 38 min

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

What is the weather like in Wacota?

Wacota has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 10.8 inches (275 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Wacota 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 Wacota

The closest live webcam is Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9, 11.1 miles NE of Wacota.

Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 11.1 mi NEOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 11.1 mi NEOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 11.1 mi NEOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 11.1 mi NEOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 11.1 mi NEOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 11.1 mi NEOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 11.1 mi NEOn Windy
Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9Washtucna · 11.1 mi NEOn Windy
Hatton: US 395 at MP 66.7: SR 26 Interchange - CouleeHatton · 15.0 mi NWOn Windy

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Questions about Wacota

Where is Wacota, WA?

Wacota is an unincorporated community in Franklin County, Washington, 3.2 miles W of Kahlotus.

What county is Wacota in?

Wacota is in Franklin County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Wacota, WA?

The ZIP code for Wacota is 99335.

What is the nearest town to Wacota?

Kahlotus, 3.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Wacota?

Yes. The closest is Washtucna: SR 26 at MP 82.9, 11.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Wacota?

July, with an average high of 89°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Wacota?

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

How much does it rain in Wacota?

About 10.8 inches (275 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Wacota?

Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Wacota?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Wacota have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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