Climate Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yakima Air Terminal, WA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 39/100
- Comfort score
- 8.0"
- Annual precip
- 149d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yakima Air Terminal
Yakima Air Terminal, Washington averages 51°F a year and scores 39/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 4% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 39/100
- comfort score, milder than 4% of U.S. cities
- 8.0"
- annual precipitation · 20" snow
- 149 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (10°C)
Avg High
64°F
Avg Low
37°F
Annual Precip
8.0"
Annual Snow
20.3"
Comfort Score
39/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.0"
Plus 20.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yakima Air Terminal) 39.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Yakima Air Terminal area.
How Yakima Air Terminal compares to every U.S. city
Yakima Air Terminal's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
39 Top 96% higher than 4% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Yakima Air Terminal
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Yakima Air Terminal 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2" | 6.2" | 27.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 0.8" | 2.7" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6" | 0.6" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 1.7 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.6 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.5 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.2 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 3.2 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.6" | 0.1" | 11.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.9" | 3.0" | 22.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4" | 7.7" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.2"
Snow: 6.2"
9.5 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
Snow: 2.7"
7.3 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
Snow: 0.6"
6.6 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
5.6 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
6.3 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
4.6 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
2.2 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
2.2 days with precipitation
September 0.2"
3.0 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
Snow: 0.1"
5.9 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
Snow: 3.0"
8.3 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
Snow: 7.7"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
149 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,756
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
606
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78% | 4.4 | 37% | 38% |
| February | 65% | 5.8 | 47% | 24% |
| March | 56% | 7.1 | 50% | 16% |
| April | 49% | 7.4 | 55% | 12% |
| May | 47% | 7.2 | 56% | 12% |
| June | 43% | 7.3 | 70% | 4% |
| July | 41% | 6.7 | 82% | 2% |
| August | 49% | 6.3 | 77% | 3% |
| September | 57% | 5.9 | 73% | 6% |
| October | 68% | 4.9 | 57% | 20% |
| November | 78% | 4.2 | 43% | 35% |
| December | 80% | 3.9 | 33% | 45% |
What Yakima Air Terminal's climate means for you
Yakima Air Terminal runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 149 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,756 heating and 606 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 Air Terminal, WA
An annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 64°F to a mean daily low of 37°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Yakima Air Terminal, Washington. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00024243 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Yakima Air Terminal averages 8.0 inches of precipitation a year, with 20.3 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 149 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 8 and the first fall freeze near October 4. As for energy demand, 5,756 heating degree days and 606 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 Air Terminal scores 39/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Yakima Air Terminal, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yakima Air Terminal, Washington is 51°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Yakima Air Terminal get? ▼
Yakima Air Terminal receives 8.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 20.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yakima Air Terminal? ▼
Yakima Air Terminal has a climate comfort score of 39/100 (Below Average), milder than 4% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Yakima Air Terminal? ▼
Yakima Air Terminal has approximately 149 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 8 and the first fall freeze around October 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yakima Air Terminal? ▼
Yakima Air Terminal has 5,756 heating degree days and 606 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 Air Terminal climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024243 near Yakima Air Terminal.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024243. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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