Yakima, United States experiences average highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) throughout the year. The climate is relatively dry, with only 6 rainy days per month on average. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 10 hours per day. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Yakima, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Yakima, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Apr–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
5.9/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 18°C / 6°C
Feels Like 15°C / 3°C
Rainy Days 6
Rainfall 30 mm
Sunshine 10 h
Humidity 59%
Wind Speed 14 km/h
Dew Point 3°C
Snow Days 5 days
Frost Days 15 days
Hottest Month
33°C
July
Avg Low17°C
Rain0days
Coldest Month
-4°C
January
Avg High4°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
0days
July
Avg High33°C
Avg Low17°C
Windiest Month
17 km/h
June (Gusts 39)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:09
Daylight 15.8h
Sunset 20:58
Live conditions—
Yakima on the map · live conditions
Yakima, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Yakima
- Population
- 93.7K
- Elevation
- 326 m
- Coordinates
- 46.60°, -120.51°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 17°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 5 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 15°C
Rain 1 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 18°C
Avg Low 6°C
Rain 6 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low -3°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / -4°C . Feb: 6°C / -3°C . Mar: 12°C / 0°C . Apr: 17°C / 4°C . May: 24°C / 9°C . Jun: 28°C / 13°C . Jul: 33°C / 17°C . Aug: 33°C / 16°C . Sep: 27°C / 12°C . Oct: 18°C / 6°C . Nov: 9°C / 1°C . Dec: 4°C / -3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 69 mm. Feb: 45 mm. Mar: 32 mm. Apr: 21 mm. May: 11 mm. Jun: 7 mm. Jul: 1 mm. Aug: 4 mm. Sep: 8 mm. Oct: 35 mm. Nov: 49 mm. Dec: 72 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 82%. Feb: 73%. Mar: 68%. Apr: 56%. May: 46%. Jun: 41%. Jul: 36%. Aug: 38%. Sep: 48%. Oct: 62%. Nov: 78%. Dec: 82%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 10 km/h . Feb: 13 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 16 km/h . May: 16 km/h . Jun: 17 km/h . Jul: 16 km/h . Aug: 14 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 13 km/h . Nov: 12 km/h . Dec: 10 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 5h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 9h. Apr: 11h. May: 13h. Jun: 14h. Jul: 14h. Aug: 13h. Sep: 11h. Oct: 8h. Nov: 6h. Dec: 5h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 2. Feb: UV 3. Mar: UV 4. Apr: UV 6. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 7. Jul: UV 7. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 4. Nov: UV 2. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 8 days. Feb: 8 days. Mar: 2 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 3 days. Dec: 9 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 34°C | Jul · 33°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -4°C | Jan · -4°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 133 mm | Dec · 72 mm |
| Windiest month | May 2025 · 16 km/h | Jun · 17 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Excellent June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Excellent October
Good November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / -4°C | 1°C / -7°C | 12days (69 mm) Wet | 5.4h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 6°C / -3°C | 3°C / -7°C | 8days (45 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 73% Muggy | 2.7 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| March | 12°C / 0°C | 8°C / -4°C | 7days (32 mm) Good | 9.1h Good | 68% Muggy | 4.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 17°C / 4°C | 14°C / 1°C | 5days (21 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 56% Moderate | 5.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 24°C / 9°C | 22°C / 7°C | 3days (11 mm) Excellent | 12.7h Excellent | 46% Moderate | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 28°C / 13°C | 27°C / 11°C | 2days (7 mm) Excellent | 13.5h Excellent | 41% Moderate | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 33°C / 17°C | 32°C / 15°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 14h Excellent | 36% Comfortable | 7.4 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 33°C / 16°C | 31°C / 15°C | 1days (4 mm) Excellent | 12.7h Excellent | 38% Comfortable | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 12°C | 25°C / 11°C | 2days (8 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 48% Moderate | 5.3 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October | 18°C / 6°C | 15°C / 3°C | 6days (35 mm) Good | 8.4h Good | 62% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| November | 9°C / 1°C | 6°C / -2°C | 9days (49 mm) Wet | 6.2h Fair | 78% Humid | 2.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / -3°C | 1°C / -6°C | 12days (72 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 82% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Yakima are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Yakima, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Yakima is July, with average daytime highs of 33°C (92°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Yakima is January, with average overnight lows of -4°C (26°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Yakima is December, averaging 72mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Yakima runs through January, December, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Yakima.
Yakima receives approximately 116 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 14 hours. Based on climate data for Yakima.
The least favorable months to visit Yakima are January, February, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Yakima is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Yakima is 59%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Yakima receives snow. Months with snowfall average 5 snow days and 10 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 15 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Yakima are 14 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is June with peak winds reaching 17 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 39 km/h / 24 mph).
Yakima averages 8 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 49%. The clearest skies occur in July.
The annual average dew point in Yakima is 3°C (37°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Yakima has a Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Yakima ranges from 3°C (37°F) to 15°C (59°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Yakima. It earns a climate score of 9.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Yakima, pack Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat, Sunglasses, Sandals. With average highs of 28°C (83°F) and 2 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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