Yakima AP Weather Records (USW00024243)
Record envelope, standing records and threshold days for Yakima AP (USW00024243), Washington, United States, with 81 years of record.
Key Facts for Yakima AP
- Yakima AP (USW00024243) is a weather station in Washington, United States at 46.56 latitude and -120.53 longitude, 321 m (1,053 ft) above sea level.
- The station reports from 1946 to 2026, 81 years of record.
- 1,464 records set at Yakima AP still stand.
- Records are tracked for tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd: an element needs 30 years of data to be eligible.
- Yakima AP set a daily record low maximum temperature of 13.3 C (55.9 F) on 13 September 2026 (provisional).
Provisional Records
Records set in the last 60 days are provisional until they clear the revision window.
About the Station
- Location: Washington, United States, 46.56 latitude, -120.53 longitude.
- Elevation: 321 m (1,053 ft).
- Period of record: 1946 to 2026, 81 years.
- Eligible elements: tmax, tmin, prcp, snow, snwd.
Daily Record Envelope and 2026
3 days at or beyond a record| Month | Highest record high | Lowest record low | 2026 highest maximum | 2026 lowest minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | -29.4 C (-20.9 F) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
| Feb | 21.1 C (70.0 F) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | 15.0 C (59.0 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| Mar | 26.7 C (80.1 F) | -18.3 C (-0.9 F) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | -7.2 C (19.0 F) |
| Apr | 33.3 C (91.9 F) | -7.8 C (18.0 F) | 26.1 C (79.0 F) | -3.3 C (26.1 F) |
| May | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | -3.9 C (25.0 F) | 35.0 C (95.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) |
| Jun | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | -1.1 C (30.0 F) | 35.6 C (96.1 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) |
| Jul | 42.8 C (109.0 F) | 1.1 C (34.0 F) | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| Aug | 43.3 C (109.9 F) | 1.7 C (35.1 F) | 38.3 C (100.9 F) | 8.3 C (46.9 F) |
| Sep | 37.8 C (100.0 F) | -4.4 C (24.1 F) | 29.4 C (84.9 F) | 2.2 C (36.0 F) |
| Oct | 32.8 C (91.0 F) | -15.6 C (3.9 F) | 28.9 C (84.0 F) | 4.4 C (39.9 F) |
| Nov | 22.8 C (73.0 F) | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
| Dec | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) | n/a | n/a |
Which Years Hold Standing Records
1,464 standing records| Year set | Standing records |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 3 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 16 |
| 1949 | 36 |
| 1950 | 29 |
| 1951 | 12 |
| 1952 | 20 |
| 1953 | 15 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 20 |
| 1957 | 26 |
| 1958 | 26 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 13 |
| 1962 | 17 |
| 1963 | 18 |
| 1964 | 21 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 11 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 17 |
| 1969 | 12 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 31 |
| 1972 | 32 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 22 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 16 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 26 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 46 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 27 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 21 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 25 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 14 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 23 |
| 2014 | 28 |
| 2015 | 34 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 26 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 25 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 19 |
| 2026 | 5 |
All-Time Record Progression
8 new records| Date | Kind | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-07-19 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 23.3 C (73.9 F) |
| 1990-08-21 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996-11-19 | Record daily precipitation | Record daily precipitation 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1996-11-19 | Record daily snowfall | Record daily snowfall 37.6 cm (14.8 in) |
| 1996-12-29 | Record snow depth | Record snow depth 68.6 cm (27.0 in) |
| 2002-07-13 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 24.4 C (75.9 F) |
| 2021-06-29 | Record high maximum temperature | Record high maximum temperature 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 2021-06-30 | Record high minimum temperature | Record high minimum temperature 25.0 C (77.0 F) |
Wettest Day of Each Month
Nov: 43.2 mm (1.7 in)| Month | Record daily precipitation (mm) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 31 January 1963 |
| Feb | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 1 February 1961 |
| Mar | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) | 15 March 1987 |
| Apr | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) | 24 April 1974 |
| May | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) | 14 May 2011 |
| Jun | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) | 20 June 1991 |
| Jul | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) | 7 July 1963 |
| Aug | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) | 21 August 1990 |
| Sep | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) | 15 September 1986 |
| Oct | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) | 28 October 1982 |
| Nov | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 19 November 1996 |
| Dec | 35.1 mm (1.4 in) | 31 December 1996 |
Period of Record Coverage
1946 to 2026| Year | Days with data | Share of year | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 117 | 32% | No |
| 1947 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1948 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1949 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1950 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1951 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1952 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1953 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1954 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1955 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1956 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1957 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1958 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1959 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1960 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1961 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1962 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1963 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1964 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1965 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1966 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1967 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1968 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1969 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1970 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1971 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1972 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1973 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1974 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1975 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1976 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1977 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1978 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1979 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1980 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1981 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1982 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1983 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1984 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1985 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1986 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1987 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1988 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1989 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1990 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1991 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1992 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1993 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1994 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1995 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1996 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 1997 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1998 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 1999 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2000 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2001 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2002 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2003 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2004 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2005 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2006 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2007 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2008 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2009 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2010 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2011 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2012 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2013 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2014 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2015 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2016 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2017 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2018 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2019 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2020 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2021 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2022 | 363 | 99% | Yes |
| 2023 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2024 | 366 | 100% | Yes |
| 2025 | 365 | 100% | Yes |
| 2026 | 274 | 75% | No |
Latest Records
20| Date | Station | Record | Value | Beat old record by | Old record stood | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 September 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily low max (Provisional) | 13.3 C (55.9 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 45 years | 29 of 100 (Routine) |
| 12 September 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily rain (Provisional) | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) | 4 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 6 September 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily low max (Provisional) | 15.6 C (60.1 F) | 3.8 C (6.8 F) | 31 years | 25 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 July 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily high min | 20.0 C (68.0 F) | 1.7 C (3.1 F) | 19 years | 17 of 100 (Routine) |
| 22 April 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily rain | 19.0 mm (0.7 in) | 4.5 mm (0.18 in) | 64 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 31 March 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily low min | -7.2 C (19.0 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 17 years | 14 of 100 (Routine) |
| 20 March 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily high min | 10.0 C (50.0 F) | 2.2 C (4.0 F) | 41 years | 26 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Yakima AP, US | monthly high min | 11.7 C (53.1 F) | 0.6 C (1.1 F) | 44 years | 32 of 100 (Routine) |
| 19 March 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 25.6 C (78.1 F) | tie | 79 years | 7 of 100 (Routine) |
| 7 March 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily high max (Tie) | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | tie | 20 years | 3 of 100 (Routine) |
| 4 February 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily high min | 4.4 C (39.9 F) | 1.1 C (2.0 F) | 35 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 30 January 2026 | Yakima AP, US | daily high min (Tie) | 2.8 C (37.0 F) | tie | 55 years | 6 of 100 (Routine) |
| 18 December 2025 | Yakima AP, US | daily rain | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) | 70 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 15 December 2025 | Yakima AP, US | daily high max | 21.7 C (71.1 F) | 5.0 C (9.0 F) | 66 years | 36 of 100 (Notable) |
| 11 December 2025 | Yakima AP, US | daily high max | 18.9 C (66.0 F) | 3.9 C (7.0 F) | 20 years | 21 of 100 (Routine) |
| 11 December 2025 | Yakima AP, US | daily high min | 7.2 C (45.0 F) | 3.3 C (5.9 F) | 20 years | 20 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 2025 | Yakima AP, US | daily high min | 5.6 C (42.1 F) | 1.2 C (2.2 F) | 68 years | 30 of 100 (Routine) |
| 10 December 2025 | Yakima AP, US | monthly high max (Tie) | 22.2 C (72.0 F) | tie | 4 years | 4 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 2025 | Yakima AP, US | daily high max | 14.4 C (57.9 F) | 0.5 C (0.9 F) | 68 years | 28 of 100 (Routine) |
| 9 December 2025 | Yakima AP, US | daily high min | 6.7 C (44.1 F) | 2.8 C (5.0 F) | 11 years | 16 of 100 (Routine) |
Climate Trend
79 complete years, 1947 to 2025| Year | Annual mean temperature | Difference from the station mean |
|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 11.1 C | +0.96 C |
| 1948 | 9.3 C | -0.85 C |
| 1949 | 9.7 C | -0.39 C |
| 1950 | 8.9 C | -1.21 C |
| 1951 | 9.5 C | -0.62 C |
| 1952 | 9.7 C | -0.43 C |
| 1953 | 10.6 C | +0.46 C |
| 1954 | 9.2 C | -0.93 C |
| 1955 | 8.4 C | -1.74 C |
| 1956 | 9.3 C | -0.85 C |
| 1957 | 9.3 C | -0.84 C |
| 1958 | 11.2 C | +1.12 C |
| 1959 | 9.4 C | -0.67 C |
| 1960 | 9.3 C | -0.83 C |
| 1961 | 10.4 C | +0.26 C |
| 1962 | 9.9 C | -0.19 C |
| 1963 | 10.0 C | -0.14 C |
| 1964 | 8.8 C | -1.32 C |
| 1965 | 10.0 C | -0.07 C |
| 1966 | 10.9 C | +0.76 C |
| 1967 | 11.2 C | +1.08 C |
| 1968 | 9.9 C | -0.26 C |
| 1969 | 9.2 C | -0.96 C |
| 1970 | 10.0 C | -0.07 C |
| 1971 | 9.7 C | -0.46 C |
| 1972 | 9.6 C | -0.50 C |
| 1973 | 10.5 C | +0.38 C |
| 1974 | 10.6 C | +0.47 C |
| 1975 | 9.9 C | -0.23 C |
| 1976 | 9.5 C | -0.63 C |
| 1977 | 10.0 C | -0.09 C |
| 1978 | 9.6 C | -0.49 C |
| 1979 | 9.7 C | -0.39 C |
| 1980 | 9.9 C | -0.17 C |
| 1981 | 10.9 C | +0.76 C |
| 1982 | 9.3 C | -0.80 C |
| 1983 | 10.5 C | +0.38 C |
| 1984 | 8.9 C | -1.21 C |
| 1985 | 8.0 C | -2.14 C |
| 1986 | 9.8 C | -0.29 C |
| 1987 | 10.3 C | +0.19 C |
| 1988 | 9.8 C | -0.28 C |
| 1989 | 9.6 C | -0.47 C |
| 1990 | 10.4 C | +0.24 C |
| 1991 | 10.1 C | -0.05 C |
| 1992 | 10.8 C | +0.67 C |
| 1993 | 8.7 C | -1.46 C |
| 1994 | 10.6 C | +0.51 C |
| 1995 | 10.1 C | +0.02 C |
| 1996 | 8.6 C | -1.52 C |
| 1997 | 9.8 C | -0.27 C |
| 1998 | 10.8 C | +0.71 C |
| 1999 | 10.0 C | -0.10 C |
| 2000 | 9.4 C | -0.69 C |
| 2001 | 10.3 C | +0.15 C |
| 2002 | 10.0 C | -0.12 C |
| 2003 | 10.9 C | +0.79 C |
| 2004 | 10.6 C | +0.46 C |
| 2005 | 9.9 C | -0.25 C |
| 2006 | 10.1 C | -0.02 C |
| 2007 | 9.9 C | -0.22 C |
| 2008 | 9.4 C | -0.74 C |
| 2009 | 9.7 C | -0.46 C |
| 2010 | 10.4 C | +0.26 C |
| 2011 | 9.7 C | -0.45 C |
| 2012 | 10.8 C | +0.73 C |
| 2013 | 11.2 C | +1.09 C |
| 2014 | 11.7 C | +1.56 C |
| 2015 | 12.8 C | +2.70 C |
| 2016 | 12.2 C | +2.08 C |
| 2017 | 11.0 C | +0.92 C |
| 2018 | 11.4 C | +1.33 C |
| 2019 | 9.7 C | -0.42 C |
| 2020 | 11.3 C | +1.22 C |
| 2021 | 11.7 C | +1.54 C |
| 2022 | 10.1 C | -0.04 C |
| 2023 | 11.2 C | +1.13 C |
| 2024 | 11.1 C | +0.95 C |
| 2025 | 11.6 C | +1.47 C |
The annual mean temperature here has risen by 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade over 1947 to 2025. In Fahrenheit: 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade. The slope is a straight line fitted to 79 complete years; the brackets give its 95 percent interval.
| Measure | Per decade (C) | Per decade (F) | Period | Complete years | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual mean temperature | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1947 to 2025 | 79 | Rise |
| Mean daily maximum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.1 to 0.5) per decade | 1947 to 2025 | 79 | Rise |
| Mean daily minimum | 0.2 C (0.1 to 0.3) per decade | 0.3 F (0.2 to 0.5) per decade | 1947 to 2025 | 79 | Rise |
A year is complete when all 12 months have at least 20 days of both daily maximum and daily minimum readings. The annual mean is the mean of the monthly means. The trend describes this one station over this period; it does not say what caused the change.
Extremes by Year
1946 to 2026| Measure | Record | Year of the record | Median year | Years with a value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hottest day (TXx) | 45.0 C (113.0 F) | 2021 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) | 81 |
| Coldest night (TNn) | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) | 1950 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) | 81 |
| Wettest day (Rx1day) | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) | 1996 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) | 81 |
| Wettest five days (Rx5day) | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) | 1996 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) | 81 |
| Longest dry spell (CDD) | 118 days | 1973 | 58 days | 81 |
Hottest day (TXx)
| Year | Hottest day (TXx) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 30.6 C (87.1 F) |
| 1947 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1948 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1949 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1950 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1951 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1952 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1953 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1954 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1955 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1956 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1957 | 35.6 C (96.1 F) |
| 1958 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1959 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1960 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1961 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 1962 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1963 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1964 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1965 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1966 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1967 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1968 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1969 | 35.0 C (95.0 F) |
| 1970 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1971 | 43.3 C (109.9 F) |
| 1972 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1973 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1974 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1975 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 1976 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1977 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1978 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1979 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 1980 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1981 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1982 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1983 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1984 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 1985 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1986 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 1987 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1988 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1989 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1990 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1991 | 37.8 C (100.0 F) |
| 1992 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 1993 | 36.1 C (97.0 F) |
| 1994 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 1995 | 36.7 C (98.1 F) |
| 1996 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1997 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 1998 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 1999 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2000 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2001 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2002 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2003 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2004 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2005 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2006 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2007 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2008 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2009 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2010 | 38.3 C (100.9 F) |
| 2011 | 37.2 C (99.0 F) |
| 2012 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2013 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2014 | 41.7 C (107.1 F) |
| 2015 | 42.2 C (108.0 F) |
| 2016 | 40.0 C (104.0 F) |
| 2017 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2018 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2019 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
| 2020 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2021 | 45.0 C (113.0 F) |
| 2022 | 42.8 C (109.0 F) |
| 2023 | 40.6 C (105.1 F) |
| 2024 | 41.1 C (106.0 F) |
| 2025 | 39.4 C (102.9 F) |
| 2026 | 38.9 C (102.0 F) |
Coldest night (TNn)
| Year | Coldest night (TNn) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1947 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1948 | -18.9 C (-2.0 F) |
| 1949 | -23.9 C (-11.0 F) |
| 1950 | -31.7 C (-25.1 F) |
| 1951 | -21.7 C (-7.1 F) |
| 1952 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1953 | -10.0 C (14.0 F) |
| 1954 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1955 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1956 | -28.9 C (-20.0 F) |
| 1957 | -28.3 C (-18.9 F) |
| 1958 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1959 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1960 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1961 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1962 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1963 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1964 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1965 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1966 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1967 | -12.8 C (9.0 F) |
| 1968 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1969 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1970 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1971 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1972 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1973 | -17.8 C (0.0 F) |
| 1974 | -26.1 C (-15.0 F) |
| 1975 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1976 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1977 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 1978 | -22.8 C (-9.0 F) |
| 1979 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1980 | -24.4 C (-11.9 F) |
| 1981 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1982 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1983 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1984 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 1985 | -25.0 C (-13.0 F) |
| 1986 | -13.3 C (8.1 F) |
| 1987 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 1988 | -20.6 C (-5.1 F) |
| 1989 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1990 | -26.7 C (-16.1 F) |
| 1991 | -16.7 C (1.9 F) |
| 1992 | -17.2 C (1.0 F) |
| 1993 | -21.1 C (-6.0 F) |
| 1994 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 1995 | -13.9 C (7.0 F) |
| 1996 | -27.2 C (-17.0 F) |
| 1997 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 1998 | -19.4 C (-2.9 F) |
| 1999 | -7.8 C (18.0 F) |
| 2000 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2001 | -9.4 C (15.1 F) |
| 2002 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2003 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2004 | -25.6 C (-14.1 F) |
| 2005 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2006 | -16.1 C (3.0 F) |
| 2007 | -15.0 C (5.0 F) |
| 2008 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2009 | -20.0 C (-4.0 F) |
| 2010 | -23.3 C (-9.9 F) |
| 2011 | -15.6 C (3.9 F) |
| 2012 | -14.4 C (6.1 F) |
| 2013 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 2014 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2015 | -16.6 C (2.1 F) |
| 2016 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2017 | -19.9 C (-3.8 F) |
| 2018 | -11.6 C (11.1 F) |
| 2019 | -22.1 C (-7.8 F) |
| 2020 | -15.5 C (4.1 F) |
| 2021 | -12.7 C (9.1 F) |
| 2022 | -16.6 C (2.1 F) |
| 2023 | -13.2 C (8.2 F) |
| 2024 | -18.8 C (-1.8 F) |
| 2025 | -15.5 C (4.1 F) |
| 2026 | -11.1 C (12.0 F) |
Wettest day (Rx1day)
| Year | Wettest day (Rx1day) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 9.7 mm (0.38 in) |
| 1947 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1948 | 24.4 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1949 | 19.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1950 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1951 | 22.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1952 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1953 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1954 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1955 | 27.4 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1956 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1957 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1958 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1959 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1960 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1961 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1962 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1963 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1964 | 32.8 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1965 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1966 | 18.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1967 | 13.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1968 | 17.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1969 | 12.2 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1970 | 31.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1971 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1972 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1973 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1974 | 27.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1975 | 35.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1976 | 15.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1977 | 33.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1978 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1979 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1980 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1981 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1982 | 28.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1983 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1984 | 21.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1985 | 10.2 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1986 | 34.5 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1987 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1988 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1989 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 1990 | 41.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1991 | 37.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1992 | 17.0 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1993 | 10.4 mm (0.4 in) |
| 1994 | 17.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1995 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1996 | 43.2 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1997 | 18.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1998 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1999 | 13.5 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2000 | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2001 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2002 | 23.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2003 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2004 | 13.0 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2005 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2006 | 24.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2007 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2008 | 10.9 mm (0.4 in) |
| 2009 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2010 | 16.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2011 | 26.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2012 | 14.7 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2013 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2014 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2015 | 26.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2016 | 14.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2017 | 14.2 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2018 | 8.6 mm (0.34 in) |
| 2019 | 15.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2020 | 16.8 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2021 | 16.3 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2022 | 16.0 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2023 | 15.5 mm (0.6 in) |
| 2024 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 2025 | 22.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2026 | 20.6 mm (0.8 in) |
Wettest five days (Rx5day)
| Year | Wettest five days (Rx5day) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 28.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1947 | 25.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1948 | 40.7 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1949 | 23.9 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1950 | 25.6 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1951 | 51.7 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1952 | 21.6 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1953 | 30.9 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1954 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1955 | 56.1 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1956 | 38.1 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1957 | 33.1 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1958 | 20.3 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1959 | 25.1 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1960 | 34.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1961 | 35.8 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1962 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1963 | 46.5 mm (1.8 in) |
| 1964 | 80.6 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1965 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1966 | 38.5 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1967 | 15.4 mm (0.6 in) |
| 1968 | 32.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1969 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1970 | 55.6 mm (2.2 in) |
| 1971 | 36.7 mm (1.4 in) |
| 1972 | 24.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1973 | 43.7 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1974 | 33.5 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1975 | 37.4 mm (1.5 in) |
| 1976 | 18.3 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1977 | 51.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 1978 | 33.7 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1979 | 20.7 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1980 | 40.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1981 | 34.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1982 | 42.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1983 | 29.7 mm (1.2 in) |
| 1984 | 23.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1985 | 19.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1986 | 44.4 mm (1.7 in) |
| 1987 | 49.5 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1988 | 32.0 mm (1.3 in) |
| 1989 | 24.7 mm (1.0 in) |
| 1990 | 49.1 mm (1.9 in) |
| 1991 | 39.9 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1992 | 27.7 mm (1.1 in) |
| 1993 | 18.5 mm (0.7 in) |
| 1994 | 19.8 mm (0.8 in) |
| 1995 | 40.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 1996 | 82.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1997 | 81.1 mm (3.2 in) |
| 1998 | 23.7 mm (0.9 in) |
| 1999 | 20.1 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2000 | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2001 | 38.6 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2002 | 43.1 mm (1.7 in) |
| 2003 | 23.1 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2004 | 19.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2005 | 38.9 mm (1.5 in) |
| 2006 | 41.6 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2007 | 24.9 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2008 | 20.4 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2009 | 26.3 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2010 | 28.9 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2011 | 50.8 mm (2.0 in) |
| 2012 | 35.2 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2013 | 54.3 mm (2.1 in) |
| 2014 | 20.9 mm (0.8 in) |
| 2015 | 36.6 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2016 | 29.5 mm (1.2 in) |
| 2017 | 23.2 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2018 | 13.9 mm (0.5 in) |
| 2019 | 28.5 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2020 | 24.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2021 | 25.2 mm (1.0 in) |
| 2022 | 34.3 mm (1.4 in) |
| 2023 | 22.3 mm (0.9 in) |
| 2024 | 41.2 mm (1.6 in) |
| 2025 | 27.2 mm (1.1 in) |
| 2026 | 29.0 mm (1.1 in) |
Longest dry spell (CDD)
| Year | Longest dry spell (CDD) |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 27 days |
| 1947 | 44 days |
| 1948 | 32 days |
| 1949 | 76 days |
| 1950 | 66 days |
| 1951 | 53 days |
| 1952 | 93 days |
| 1953 | 54 days |
| 1954 | 48 days |
| 1955 | 48 days |
| 1956 | 66 days |
| 1957 | 55 days |
| 1958 | 26 days |
| 1959 | 79 days |
| 1960 | 40 days |
| 1961 | 71 days |
| 1962 | 60 days |
| 1963 | 46 days |
| 1964 | 67 days |
| 1965 | 45 days |
| 1966 | 66 days |
| 1967 | 97 days |
| 1968 | 80 days |
| 1969 | 81 days |
| 1970 | 96 days |
| 1971 | 51 days |
| 1972 | 51 days |
| 1973 | 118 days |
| 1974 | 103 days |
| 1975 | 41 days |
| 1976 | 68 days |
| 1977 | 63 days |
| 1978 | 58 days |
| 1979 | 60 days |
| 1980 | 65 days |
| 1981 | 61 days |
| 1982 | 37 days |
| 1983 | 33 days |
| 1984 | 44 days |
| 1985 | 47 days |
| 1986 | 58 days |
| 1987 | 105 days |
| 1988 | 86 days |
| 1989 | 47 days |
| 1990 | 49 days |
| 1991 | 43 days |
| 1992 | 43 days |
| 1993 | 55 days |
| 1994 | 51 days |
| 1995 | 26 days |
| 1996 | 42 days |
| 1997 | 34 days |
| 1998 | 50 days |
| 1999 | 56 days |
| 2000 | 67 days |
| 2001 | 54 days |
| 2002 | 80 days |
| 2003 | 80 days |
| 2004 | 39 days |
| 2005 | 46 days |
| 2006 | 69 days |
| 2007 | 51 days |
| 2008 | 34 days |
| 2009 | 44 days |
| 2010 | 71 days |
| 2011 | 53 days |
| 2012 | 98 days |
| 2013 | 60 days |
| 2014 | 95 days |
| 2015 | 97 days |
| 2016 | 44 days |
| 2017 | 64 days |
| 2018 | 110 days |
| 2019 | 49 days |
| 2020 | 86 days |
| 2021 | 87 days |
| 2022 | 67 days |
| 2023 | 54 days |
| 2024 | 68 days |
| 2025 | 84 days |
| 2026 | 67 days |
Each chart shows one value per year; the dot marks the record year. TXx is the hottest daily maximum, TNn the coldest daily minimum, Rx1day and Rx5day the largest one-day and five-day rain totals, and CDD the longest run of days with less than 1 mm of rain. A year with missing days can understate an extreme.
Frost Dates and Growing Season
79 years with a frostAcross 79 years with a frost, the median last spring frost at Yakima AP falls on 11 May and the median first autumn frost on 3 October, which leaves a median of 144 days between them.
In 1996 to 2025 the median growing season was 153 days. That is 13 days more than in 1947 to 1976.
Fitted over all years, the growing season changes by +2.3 days per decade at this station.
| Measure | Median, all years | Earliest period (1947 to 1976) | Recent period (1996 to 2025) | Recent against earliest | Fitted trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last spring frost | 11 May | 13 May | 7 May | 6 days earlier | -1.1 days per decade |
| First autumn frost | 3 October | 2 October | 4 October | 2 days later | +1.2 days per decade |
| Growing days | 144 days | 140 days | 153 days | 13 days more | +2.3 days per decade |
A frost day is a day with a daily minimum at or below 0 C (32 F). The last spring frost and the first autumn frost are the last and first such days of the cold season, and growing days are the days between them. A negative trend for the last spring frost means it comes earlier.
Rainfall Return Levels
79 years, 1947 to 2025A day with at least 18.7 mm (0.7 in) of rain is expected about once in 2 years. A day with at least 48.5 mm (1.9 in) of rain is expected about once in 100 years.
| Expected about once in | A day with at least | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 2 years | 18.7 mm (0.7 in) | |
| 5 years | 25.3 mm (1.0 in) | |
| 10 years | 30.2 mm (1.2 in) | |
| 25 years | 37.0 mm (1.5 in) | |
| 50 years | 42.5 mm (1.7 in) | |
| 100 years | 48.5 mm (1.9 in) | Longer than the 79 years of record |
The levels come from a generalised extreme value (GEV) distribution fitted by L-moments to the wettest-day total of each year, 79 years of values from 1947 to 2025.
A return level is an estimate. It is least reliable for the long periods, 50 and 100 years, and for any period longer than the record behind the fit, where the fit has to reach past the largest day actually observed. It is not a forecast.
The largest wettest-day totals in the fit: 43.2 mm (1.7 in) in 1996; 41.7 mm (1.6 in) in 1990; 37.6 mm (1.5 in) in 1991.
Station Changes
3 suspected3 changes were suspected in the annual mean temperature of Yakima AP, at 1966, 1986 and 2011. Each is measured against neighbouring stations.
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1966 ran 0.5 C (0.8 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 1986 ran 0.3 C (0.6 F) lower than in the years before (likely change).
- Relative to 5 neighbouring stations, the station's annual mean temperature from 2011 ran 0.5 C (0.9 F) higher than in the years before (likely change).
| Year | Shift (C) | Shift (F) | Strength | Neighbours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +0.5 | +0.8 | likely | 5 |
| 1986 | -0.3 | -0.6 | likely | 5 |
| 2011 | +0.5 | +0.9 | likely | 5 |
Possible change at the station (a move, a new instrument or a new site); the record is kept as measured. A "likely" change has a larger test statistic than a "possible" one. Neither says why the station differs from its neighbours. How changes are found, and the largest ones.
Climate Twins
2011 to 2025 against 1961 to 1990Over 2011 to 2025, Yakima AP had a mean temperature of 11.2 C (52.1 F) and 192.4 mm (7.6 in) of rain a year. The 3 stations whose 1961 to 1990 climate was closest to that are Bruneau (United States, 554 km away), Grand View 4 NW (United States, 523 km away) and Lovelock (United States, 730 km away).
| Twin station | Country | Distance away | Mean temperature, 1961-1990 | Rain a year, 1961-1990 | Climate difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruneau | United States | 554 km (344 mi) | 11.3 C (52.4 F) | 184.0 mm (7.2 in) | 0.54 |
| Grand View 4 NW | United States | 523 km (325 mi) | 11.0 C (51.8 F) | 187.6 mm (7.4 in) | 0.60 |
| Lovelock | United States | 730 km (454 mi) | 11.0 C (51.8 F) | 141.3 mm (5.6 in) | 0.60 |
Twins are stations, not cities. A twin is one of the three stations at least 100 km away whose earlier climate is closest to this station's recent one, so a close match does not mean the two places look alike in other ways. A station move or a gap in a record can change that station's averages. The list describes past climate; it is not a forecast and does not say what caused any change. How twins are found, and a search for any station.
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Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Global Historical Climatology Network Daily (GHCN-Daily). Records are computed by World Extreme Weather Monitor and are not official NOAA products. (US Government open data (NOAA NCEI)) Data as of 2026-10-12 (12 October 2026). Records are computed by this site and are not official.
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