Hourly Weather Forecast for Spokane, WA - The Weather Channel | Weather.com (2024)

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How cold does it get in Spokane, Washington? ›

On average, Spokane gets 171 sunny days per year. 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.

Spokane receives 171 days of sunshine on average every year.

The average atmospheric pressure in Spokane, Washington (elevation = 2350 ft), is 13.5 psia, and the average winter temperature is 36.5 F.

The high of 107 took fourth place, behind 1928 and 1961's 108-degree days and before 1934 and 1931, which topped at 106 degrees. The hottest day on the service's record is 109 degrees recorded in 2021. Of the top 10 hottest days, five were in the last 20 years.

Spokane's housing expenses are 9% lower than the national average and the utility prices are 3% lower than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 19% higher than the national average. Spokane has grocery prices that are 11% higher than the national average.

Spokane sees 191 cloudy days a year out of 365. However, Spokane is still getting more days with sun than Seattle. The Emerald City averages 201 overcast days out of the year.

The ideal barometric pressure typically falls between 29 and 31 inHg. This barometric pressure is comfortable for most people and will possibly allow them to live with less joint pain, especially if the area they reside in does not fluctuate rapidly throughout the day or week with barometric pressure readings.

People are most comfortable with barometric pressure of 30 inches of mercury (inHg). When it rises to 30.3 inHg or higher, or drops to 29.7 or lower, the risk of heart attack increases. A barometric reading over 30.20 inHg is generally considered high, and high pressure is associated with clear skies and calm weather.

Barometric pressure, or the weight of the air, falls when the weather is humid and rises when it's dry. When the barometric pressure changes, it can create pressure between the sinuses resulting in a chemical imbalance and headache. A shift in weather can worsen an existing headache or migraine.

Why is Spokane so windy? ›

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.”

Amarillo, TX, is the windiest major city in the U.S. Its strong, consistent winds are due to its location in the Southwestern Great Plains. This is because the Plains are especially prone to winds due to their air pressure instability and flat, dry, and unforested terrain.

According to KREM2 News, a local news station here in Spokane, average snowfall in Spokane is around 44 inches annually and typically falls over 34 days. That's a little less than 4 feet!

The people are usually very friendly. It is also considered overall to be a safe city. There are many activities for families with children, especially Riverfront park. I cannot say enough good things about Spokane.

Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. The December solstice (winter solstice) in Spokane is at 1:20 am on Saturday, December 21, 2024. In terms of daylight, this day is 7 hours, 35 minutes shorter than the June solstice. In most locations north of the equator, the shortest day of the year is around this date.

The mountains shield the city from weather patterns experienced in other parts of the Pacific Northwest. The regions sees more distinguishable four seasons than the western part of Washington state.