Yakima, WA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in Yakima now
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Yakima weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yakima.
This week in Yakima
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yakima
What is the weather usually like in Yakima?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 23°F average low
- 8.0 inprecipitation per year · 204 mm
- 20.3 insnowfall per year · 52 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yakima: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station YAKIMA AIR TERMINAL, WA US (USW00024243), adjusted for the elevation of Yakima.
Yakima weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yakima through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:40 AM | 4:43 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| February | 7:03 AM | 5:28 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:12 AM | 7:09 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:51 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:31 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 8:59 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| August | 5:59 AM | 8:13 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:39 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:18 AM | 6:16 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:03 AM | 4:30 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| December | 7:37 AM | 4:16 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Yakima?
Yakima has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).
It gets about 8.0 inches (204 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Yakima is May–June and August–September. At 1,066 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Yakima
What is the hottest month in Yakima?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Yakima?
December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).
How much does it rain in Yakima?
About 8.0 inches (204 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Yakima?
Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Yakima?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yakima have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
What is the weather like in Yakima in November?
Highs average 49°F and lows 27°F, with about 0.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Yakima?
Around 7:03 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:30 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Yakima weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Yakima.
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