Counties with the coldest winters in Washington
#25. Pierce County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 35.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.8 degrees
#24. Snohomish County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 37.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#23. Skagit County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.7 degrees
#22. Walla Walla County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.5 degrees
#21. Benton County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 36.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 33.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#20. Franklin County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 35.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.4 degrees
#19. Whitman County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 35.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.0 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
#18. Skamania County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 32.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.7 degrees
#16. Asotin County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
#16. Garfield County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.9 degrees
#15. Grant County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +5.3 degrees
#13. Adams County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.5 degrees
#13. Whatcom County (tie)
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.9 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
#12. Klickitat County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 34.2 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 31.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.1 degrees
#11. Columbia County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 33.4 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 30.5 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +2.9 degrees
#10. Yakima County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 32.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 29.1 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.5 degrees
#9. Spokane County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 32.5 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 28.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 28.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
#8. Lincoln County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 31.6 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
#7. Kittitas County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 31.0 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.6 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 27.4 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.6 degrees
#6. Douglas County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 30.9 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 26.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 26.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.3 degrees
#5. Stevens County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 29.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 25.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.1 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 25.2 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.1 degrees
#4. Chelan County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 28.7 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 25.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 25.7 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3 degrees
#3. Pend Oreille County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 28.1 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.8 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4.4 degrees
#2. Ferry County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 27.3 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.3 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +4 degrees
#1. Okanogan County
- Winter 2024 average temperature: 26.8 degrees Fahrenheit
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
- Historic average summer temperature: 23.6 degrees
-- 2024 difference from historic average: +3.2 degrees
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 48 states.
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