Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yakima, WA Climate
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- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 8.6"
- Annual precip
- 198d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yakima
Yakima, Washington averages 53°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 8.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 198 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
8.6"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yakima) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Yakima area.
How Yakima compares to every U.S. city
Yakima's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Yakima
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Yakima captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9" | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 0.6" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8" | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 16.0 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 0.9" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.2"
February 0.9"
March 0.7"
April 0.6"
May 0.8"
June 0.6"
July 0.3"
August 0.2"
September 0.3"
October 0.7"
November 0.9"
December 1.4"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
198 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,166
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
785
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Yakima's climate means for you
Yakima runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 198 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,166 heating and 785 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Yakima, WA
An annual average temperature of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 42°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Yakima, Washington. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00459463 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Yakima averages 8.6 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 198 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near October 23. Turning to energy use, 5,166 heating degree days and 785 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Yakima scores 48/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Yakima, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yakima, Washington is 53°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 26°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Yakima get? ▼
Yakima receives 8.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yakima? ▼
Yakima has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Yakima? ▼
Yakima has approximately 198 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yakima? ▼
Yakima has 5,166 heating degree days and 785 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Yakima climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00459463 near Yakima.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00459463. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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