What is the average annual temperature and amount precipitation for Washington?
A true statewide average requires accounting for the variation of temperature and precipitation in mountainous and other uninstrumented areas using statistical techniques, as is done with the PRISM dataset from Oregon State University: • Overall Temperature: 48.3 F • Max Temperature: 56.6 F • Min Temperature: 36.6 F • Precipitation: 45.70 inches Related Links: • View other states • Local Climate Data Summaries • WRCC Historical Climate Information • 1971-2000 Normals • Comparitive Climate Data for Western States – Return to top Where can I find historical weather and climate data? There are a variety of sources online to obtain climate data for various purposes, most of which are difficult to navigate. With the help of our “Climate Map Inventory” you can select a station and get instructions on finding climate data from that station. Click here to access the Climate Map Inventory. Be sure to also check out our Climate Data section for additional information and graphics. – Return to to
