How much rain does Yakima, WA get per year?

Yakima receives only about 8 inches of annual precipitation, drier than parts of Arizona, due to its rain shadow location east of the Cascade Mountains.

What happened during the 2021 heat dome in Yakima, WA?

On June 29, 2021, the heat dome pushed Yakima to 113°F, the highest temperature ever recorded in the city.

What is Yakima, Washington's record low temperature?

Yakima's record low is minus 25°F from 1950.

What makes Yakima, WA's climate good for agriculture?

The Yakima River valley's unique combination of sunshine, wide daily temperature range, and arid air makes it one of the premier apple and wine-grape growing regions in the world.

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