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Spokane is four-season country, each contributing to the region’s unique lifestyle.Spokane is four-season country, each contributing to the region’s unique lifestyle. Situated between the Rocky and Cascade mountain ranges, Spokane is protected from damp coastal weather like that of Seattle, as well as continental-type winters. The growing season extends from mid-April to mid-October.

Summer weather is ideal for enjoying the many mountain and lake recreational areas. Winter weather includes occasional snowfalls of several inches. Nearby mountainous winter sport areas receive a great deal more snow and sometimes enjoy a five- to six-month season.

Elevation
Spokane is positioned 47.67 degrees north of the equator and 117.41 degrees west of the prime meridian, with an elevation of 1879 to more than 2400 feet above sea level.

Seismic Zone Classification
2B (UBC)

For more information, please visit the Western Regional Climate Center.

Temperature Averages
January 29.3 F
March 39.7 F
May 54.8 F
July 70.9 F
Sept 59.9 F
Nov 35.9 F

 

 

Yearly Climate Averages:
Daily Mean Temperature 47.3 degrees 
Low Temperature 38 degrees
High Temperature 57 degrees
Average Total Snowfall 48.8 inches
Normal Precipitation 16.24 inches

 

 

Cloudiness (mean number of days)
Clear 86 days
Partly Cloudy 88 days
Cloudy 191 days

Source: Journal of Business - 2009 Market Fact Book