Yale, WA
Unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington
Yale is a small unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington. It is 5.2 miles NE of Cougar, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98603.
Yale at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Cowlitz County
- ZIP code
- 98603
- Nearest town
- Cougar (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 45.9956, -122.3789
Weather in Yale now
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Yale weather by the hour
Yale weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Yale.
This week in Yale
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Yale
What is the weather usually like in Yale?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 82°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 34°F average low
- 115.3 inprecipitation per year · 2,929 mm
- 16.2 insnowfall per year · 41 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Yale: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station COUGAR 6 E, WA US (USC00451760), adjusted for the elevation of Yale.
Yale weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Yale through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:45 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 7 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:35 AM | 8:36 PM | 15 h 1 min |
| June | 5:16 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| July | 5:32 AM | 8:58 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 14 h 11 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:08 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| December | 7:43 AM | 4:26 PM | 8 h 43 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Yale?
Yale has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 82°F (28°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 115.3 inches (2,929 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Yale 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 Yale
The closest live webcam is Yacolt › North-east, 11.2 miles S of Yale.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Yale.
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Questions about Yale
Where is Yale, WA?
Yale is an unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington, 5.2 miles NE of Cougar.
What county is Yale in?
Yale is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Yale, WA?
The ZIP code for Yale is 98603.
What is the nearest town to Yale?
Cougar, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Yale?
Yes. The closest is Yacolt › North-east, 11.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Yale?
August, with an average high of 82°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Yale?
December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Yale?
About 115.3 inches (2,929 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Yale?
Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Yale?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Yale have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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