30 Day Long Range Weather for Spokane, Washington. Weather Outlook for 30 Days From Today. (2024)

FAQs

What kind of winter will Spokane have this year? ›

Winter will be colder than normal, with the coldest periods in early and late November, late December, and late January.

The Short Answer: A seven-day forecast can accurately predict the weather about 80 percent of the time and a five-day forecast can accurately predict the weather approximately 90 percent of the time. However, a 10-day—or longer—forecast is only right about half the time.

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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's coldest month is December when the average temperature overnight is 21.6°F. In August, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 82.6°F.

In Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, fall and winter are usually warmer and drier during El Niño events. In Alaska, the phenomenon is typically marked by drier winters and wetter falls. Alaskans are likely to see slightly higher temperatures in fall and winter, and more fall storms, especially around the Gulf of Alaska.

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The accuracy of weather predictions tends to decrease as the forecast period extends. The success rate for one-day forecasts is about 96-98%. It drops to about 90% for three-day forecasts. The more days in advance the forecast, the more likely it is that the weather will change.

Weather Channel would be the most accurate. For a period of fifty-eight days, data was collected from all three companies regarding temperature, humidity, and wind speed.

How long is El Niño going to last? ›

That strong El Niño is now starting to weaken and will likely be gone by late spring 2024. So, what does that mean for the months ahead – and for the 2024 hurricane season?

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Most of the rainy days in the region happen during the winter months, with summers having the most sun-filled days of all the seasons. While Spokane is just behind the national average of 205 sunny days per year, it beats out Seattle, WA which has only 152 days of sun per year!

A family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,935.5$ without rent. A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,090.4$ without rent. Spokane is 34.3% less expensive than New York (without rent). Rent in Spokane is, on average, 60.2% lower than in New York.

For the 2023/24 winter outlook, Washington is grouped in the Pacific Northwest region with Idaho and Oregon. Thanks to a particularly strong El Niño, Farmers' Almanac predicts it'll be an “unusually snowy and wet winter” for the Pacific Northwest.

El Niño winters typically bring wetter weather for Cali- fornia and drier weather in Alaska. For Spokane and eastern Washington, expect milder weather and usually less snow than normal.

El Niño causes the Pacific jet stream to move south and spread further east. During winter, this leads to wetter conditions than usual in the Southern U.S. and warmer and drier conditions in the North. El Niño also has a strong effect on marine life off the Pacific coast.

The annual precipitation in Spokane, WA is projected to increase from about 16.9" to about 18.3". Extreme precipitation in any form can pose significant risks. Climate change is increasing the potential for extreme rainfall or snowfall because warmer air can hold more water vapor. See more information on storm risk.