What is today's weather forecast for Yakima, WA?

Today's forecast for Yakima shows a high of 57 degrees and a low of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Yakima, WA?

The 7-day forecast for Yakima shows highs from 40 to 57 degrees and lows from 26 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Yakima, WA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Yakima this week. Precipitation chances: Tuesday (100% chance), Wednesday (30% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Friday (40% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Yakima weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Yakima forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Yakima, WA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - High Wind Warning

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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39°F
Feels Like 39°F

Humidity 90% Dew Point 36°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.94 in.

Solar Rad 26 w/m²

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 2.4 mi. ENE of central Yakima
at 8:10 AM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueDec 16

50%

WedDec 17

30%

ThuDec 18

100%

FriDec 19

40%

SatDec 20

30%

SunDec 21

50%

MonDec 22

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Variable high temperatures through the week, ranging from 40°F to 57°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 37°F with lows around 23°F.

This Date in Weather History

1811 - An estimated Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Mississippi Valley near the town of New Madrid in Missouri at 2:15 am local time. People were awakened by the shaking in New York City, Washington D.C., and Charleston, South Carolina. The ground motions were described as most alarming and frightening in places like Nashville, Tennessee, and Louisville, Kentucky. In the epicentral area, the ground surface was described as in great convulsion with sand and water ejected tens of feet into the air.

Yakima, WA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 5 to 9 mph becoming south in the morning. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 37. Southeast wind 11 to 16 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: A 30 percent chance of rain before 10am. Snow level 2200 feet. Sunny, with a high near 49. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Night: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind around 6 mph becoming south in the evening.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Rain. High near 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Night: Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 1600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level 1300 feet rising to 2000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Night: A slight chance of rain, mixing with snow after 7pm, then gradually ending. Snow level 1700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1400 feet rising to 2100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Monday Dec 22

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

About Yakima, WA

Yakima ( or ) is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States, and the state's 11th most populous city. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 96,968 and a metropolitan population of 256,728. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima. Yakima is about 60 miles (100 kilometers) southeast of Mount Rainier in Washington. It is situated in the Yakima Valley, a productive agricultural region noted for apple, wine, and hop production. As of 2011, the Yakima Valley produces 77% of all hops grown in the United States. The name Yakima originates from the Yakama Nation Native American tribe, whose reservation is located south of the city.

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