Spokane weather by month
Average highs run from 34°F in January to 84°F in July, and January nights average 25°F. It gets 16 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 45 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 132 times a year. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Best time to visit Spokane
For comfortable weather, go in May to September. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F | 25°F | 2.0 in | 12.3 in | 7 | 0 | 26 | cold |
| February | 40°F | 26°F | 1.4 in | 7.8 in | 5 | 0 | 23 | cold |
| March | 49°F | 32°F | 1.8 in | 3.9 in | 7 | 0 | 19 | cool |
| April | 57°F | 37°F | 1.3 in | 0.7 in | 4 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| May | 67°F | 45°F | 1.6 in | 0.1 in | 4 | 0 | 2 | mild |
| June | 74°F | 51°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in | 4 | 2 | 0 | mild |
| July | 84°F | 58°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in | 2 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| August | 84°F | 57°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in | 1 | 8 | 0 | warm |
| September | 74°F | 49°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in | 2 | 1 | 0 | mild |
| October | 58°F | 38°F | 1.4 in | 0.5 in | 4 | 0 | 8 | cool |
| November | 42°F | 30°F | 2.1 in | 6.2 in | 7 | 0 | 19 | cold |
| December | 34°F | 24°F | 2.3 in | 13.8 in | 7 | 0 | 27 | very cold |
| Year | 58°F avg | 39°F avg | 16.5 in | 45.4 in | 53 | 21 | 132 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Spokane Intl. Airport, WA (USW00024157), 5 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Spokane
The shortest day is December 21, with 8h 24m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 15h 59m. The earliest sunset comes around December 7 (3:57 pm) and the latest around June 21 (8:51 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 108 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:33 am | 4:25 pm | 8h 52m |
| February | 6:55 am | 5:12 pm | 10h 18m |
| March | 7:02 am | 6:55 pm | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:00 am | 7:39 pm | 13h 39m |
| May | 5:12 am | 8:20 pm | 15h 08m |
| June | 4:51 am | 8:49 pm | 15h 58m |
| July | 5:07 am | 8:43 pm | 15h 35m |
| August | 5:45 am | 8:01 pm | 14h 15m |
| September | 6:27 am | 7:01 pm | 12h 34m |
| October | 7:09 am | 6:00 pm | 10h 52m |
| November | 6:55 am | 4:12 pm | 9h 17m |
| December | 7:31 am | 3:58 pm | 8h 26m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Spokane with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Pacific Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Spokane getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.3°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Spokane.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Spokane?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 84°F and an average low of 58°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Spokane?
December is the coldest, with average lows of 24°F and highs of 34°F.
What is the rainiest month in Spokane?
December gets the most precipitation, 2.3 inches on average. July is the driest at 0.4 inches.
Does it snow in Spokane?
Yes. Spokane averages 45 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Spokane?
For comfortable weather, May to September. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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