Summer temperatures · Washington
How hot does Yakima get in summer?
In a typical summer, June to August, Yakima averages highs around 86°F and lows around 53°F.
About 40 days a year reach 90°F or hotter, and about 6 reach 100°F. About 96 days a year get to 80°F or warmer. That makes it the 26th coolest summer of the 129 US cities we track.
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The hottest high in the forecast for the next 48 hours is about 49°F.
Yakima reaches 90°F on about 40 days a year, but the nights drop to about 53°F, so every summer day comes with a big, cool exhale at the end.
Live 48-hour forecast from OpenWeatherMap, refreshed about every half hour. Alerts from the National Weather Service.
Summer at a glance
| Average summer high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Average summer low | 53°F |
| Days a year at 80°F or warmer | 96 |
| Days a year at 90°F or hotter | 40 |
| Days a year at 100°F or hotter | 6 |
| Average winter high, for comparison | 42°F |
Summer here is June to August. Counts are averages a year.
Cities with about the same summer
- Buffalo, New York: highs around 78°F, lows around 61°F
- Youngstown, Ohio: highs around 81°F, lows around 58°F
- Rapid City, South Dakota: highs around 83°F, lows around 55°F
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Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991 to 2020, station USW00024243.