Yakima Climate by Month
Yakima, Washington, United States
Hot summers and cold winters, with little rain.
The climate in Yakima is one of hot summers and cold winters, with little rain. Afternoon highs range from 39°F (4°C) in December to 91°F (33°C) in July, and December nights average 24°F (-4°C). It gets only 7.7 in (196 mm) of rain a year. July to September are almost completely dry.
- Warmest month
- 91°F(33°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 24°F(-4°C)
- Average low, December
- Rain per year
- 7.7 in(196 mm)
- No clear rainy season
- Humidity
- 61%
- Sunniest: July
Best and worst months in Yakima
Best for weatherThe most comfortable weather comes in May, with highs around 75°F (24°C) and almost no rain.
Least pleasantDecember and January are the least pleasant; January is the coldest, with highs of only 40°F (4°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in May.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Yakima weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 40°F(4°C) | 25°F(-4°C) | 1.1 in(28 mm) | 97% | 1.1 |
| FebFebruary | 47°F(8°C) | 27°F(-3°C) | 0.7 in(19 mm) | 81% | 2.2 |
| MarMarch | 57°F(14°C) | 32°F(0°C) | 0.7 in(19 mm) | 60% | 3.4 |
| AprApril | 66°F(19°C) | 37°F(3°C) | 0.5 in(13 mm) | 54% | 4.8 |
| MayMayBest | 75°F(24°C) | 45°F(7°C) | 0.5 in(13 mm) | 45% | 5.6 |
| JunJune | 82°F(28°C) | 51°F(11°C) | 0.5 in(12 mm) | 45% | 6.5 |
| JulJuly | 91°F(33°C) | 57°F(14°C) | 0.2 in(4 mm) | 42% | 7.1 |
| AugAugust | 91°F(33°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 0.2 in(5 mm) | 40% | 6.1 |
| SepSeptember | 81°F(27°C) | 47°F(8°C) | 0.4 in(9 mm) | 49% | 4.4 |
| OctOctober | 66°F(19°C) | 38°F(3°C) | 0.6 in(16 mm) | 61% | 2.6 |
| NovNovember | 51°F(10°C) | 30°F(-1°C) | 1.0 in(25 mm) | 71% | 1.3 |
| DecDecember | 39°F(4°C) | 24°F(-4°C) | 1.3 in(33 mm) | 83% | 0.8 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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