Spokane Weather Underground (2024)

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Does Spokane get snow? ›

Winters are cold and cloudy but, we get an average of 44 inches of snow every year. As for rain, Spokane gets an average of 17 inches per year. Our temperatures vary throughout the year from 26°F to 88°F and are rarely below 11°F or above 97°F.

The area averages 16.5 inches of annual precipitation, 48 inches of snow during the winter, and 80-90 degree temperatures during the hottest summer months.

Spokane receives 171 days of sunshine on average every year.

One of the best parts about Spokane is that it truly gets all four seasons in a year. From bright fall colors, to white Christmases, to early springtime sun, and hot summer days on the water.

Greatest Snowfall in One Season:

132.6 inches – The greatest cumulative snow fall for Spokane, Washington. This occurred during the year that ended December 31st, 2008.

It is known as the birthplace of Father's Day, and locally by the nickname of "Lilac City". Officially, Spokane goes by the nickname of Hooptown USA, due to Spokane's annual hosting of the Spokane Hoopfest, the world's largest basketball tournament.

Seattle gets around 35-40 inches of precipitation a year, Spokane gets around 15-20. Difference is, our precipitation is typically in the snow form compared to rain.

The wettest station is Forks (located on the Olympic Peninsula) with an annual average precipitation of 121.73”, while the driest station, Priest Rapids Dam (located in south central WA), has an annual average precipitation of only 6.84”.

A family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,934.0$ without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,088.6$ without rent. Spokane is 34.3% less expensive than New York (without rent).

1. Anchorage, AK. With an average of over 230 cloudy days per year, Anchorage is the gloomiest city in the United States. This high number of cloudy days actually means that Anchorage spends about 65% of every year under clouds.

What was the hottest summer in Spokane Washington? ›

It was among the five hottest days in Spokane's recorded history, according to the National Weather Service. The high of 107 took fourth place, behind 1928 and 1961's 108-degree days, and ahead of 1934 and 1931, which topped at 106 degrees. The hottest day on the service's record is 109 degrees recorded in 2021.

Spokane is in a valley, creating a perfect spot for windstorms. Moo says, “The wind is blowing to places of lower pressure to equalize and so you get these really tight bars between the pressure and if you're in just the right spot… you get those really strong winds.”

— A recent data study from SmartAsset ranked Spokane Valley as No. 31 on a list of the most rapidly growing cities in the United States. Spokane Valley is tied with Orem, Utah based on population change, average yearly gross domestic product (GDP) growth, housing growth and unemployment rates.

Many winter storms bring dangerously low temperatures and sometimes, strong winds, ice, sleet, and freezing rain. One of the main concerns is that winter weather can knock out heat, power, and communication, sometimes for days at a time. Heavy snowfall and extreme cold can have serious effects on an entire region.

Spokane is a growing city, and with a growing city comes more opportunities to explore, have fun, and learn. The people care a lot about Spokane's history and about the locals that keep traditions alive, for there is a heavy emphasis on supporting local businesses and groups.

SPOKANE, Wash. — The National Weather Service office in Spokane, Washington confirmed a landspout tornado west of Davenport at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. A trained spotter recorded the rotating condensation funnel on the ground. There is no confirmed damage at this time.

The snowy and icy conditions common in this area during winter mean you do need snow tires in Spokane. However, you'll find a variety of options available, including studded tires, traction tires, snow tires, and chains.