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The state’s hottest spot, oddly, was a location known for large irrigation sprinklers and well-tended orchards and vineyards as Washington state emerges from its hottest summer on record.
The Tri-Cities area won the gold award for 22 days of temperatures above 100 degrees, including a scorching 113 degrees in June.
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Towns and Cities at the Extremes (1981-2010 Averages) * Warmest (on an annual basis):
The state’s hottest spot, oddly, was a location known for large irrigation sprinklers and well-tended orchards and vineyards as Washington state emerges from its hottest summer on record.
In comparison to other states in the US, Washington’s annual BestPlaces Comfort Index of 7.1 (10=best) shows that it is about average.
The months of July, August, and September are the most pleasant in Washington, while December and January are the least pleasant.
Because the weather in Washington state can range from scorching summers to bitterly cold winters, the city with the nicest weather is undoubtedly the one with the mildest climate. Because it averages 157 sunny days per year, Friday Harbor has the greatest weather in Washington.
If you’re curious, here are the places in Washington that get the least amount of snow with the most snowfall:
Because the weather in Washington state can range from scorching summers to bitterly cold winters, the city with the nicest weather is undoubtedly the one with the mildest climate. Because it averages 157 sunny days per year, Friday Harbor has the greatest weather in Washington.
Olympic Peninsula & West Coast
| High F | Low F | Place |
| 47 | 37 | Friday Harbor, San Juan Island |
| 38 | 24 | Grayland |
| 49 | 36 | Long Beach |
| 45 | 37 | Port Angeles |
Sequim is a town in Washington state.
Consider a trip to Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula if you want to stay close to home. We know what you’re thinking: There’s no way to get away from the clouds for hundreds of miles, yet Sequim actually has the most sunshine in Western Washington.
With only 16 inches of annual rainfall, this driest area is centered around Sequim, which looks to be the driest town in all of Western Washington.
Snoqualmie has a snow score of 53.8
However, at 3,140 feet, the base area is the lowest in the state, and just 10% of the mountain faces north, with 40% facing east and another 40% facing west.
If you want to spend your golden years in a fast-paced city, Washington State is a better choice. The stunning alpine view is an added bonus. If you want to try a variety of outdoor activities including bicycling, skiing, golfing, and fishing, Oregon might be the place for you.
Seattle is Washington’s most populous city, but it is part of a large metropolitan area that stretches across Puget Sound. Many residents drive or ride their bikes into town for work, spending an average of 138 hours per year (28.4 minutes each way).
On December 30, 1968, Winthrop and Mazama recorded the coldest temperature ever measured in Washington state, -48 °F (-44.4 °C).
Washington State is one of only nine states without an income tax. This means that any income earned through Social Security, a pension, or a retirement account is tax-free at the state level. Property tax rates in Washington State are slightly lower than the national average.
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