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

Today's forecast for Ellensburg shows a high of 53 degrees and a low of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Partly sunny.

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

The 7-day forecast for Ellensburg shows highs from 49 to 53 degrees and lows from 28 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 5 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Ellensburg, WA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Ellensburg this week. Precipitation chances: Wednesday (83% chance), Thursday (83% chance), Friday (38% chance), Saturday (43% chance), Sunday (45% chance).

How accurate is the Ellensburg weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Ellensburg 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.

Ellensburg, WA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

44°F
Feels Like 44°F

Humidity 73% Dew Point 36°F Wind N 2 MPH Barometer 30.02 in.762.5 mm

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.8 miles NE of central Ellensburg
at 5:30 PM Tue, Nov 11, 2025

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station Switch to Metric Units

44°F
Feels Like 44°F

Humidity 73% Dew Point 36°F Wind N 2 MPH Barometer 30.02 in.762.5 mm

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.8 miles NE of central Ellensburg
at 5:30 PM Tue, Nov 11, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

TueNov 11

WedNov 12

20%

ThuNov 13

80%

FriNov 14

40%

SatNov 15

30%

SunNov 16

50%

MonNov 17

20%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 49°F to 53°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain likely on at least 5 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 5°F above the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 46°F with lows around 29°F.

This Date in Weather History

1955 - An early arctic outbreak set many November temperature records across Oregon and Washington. The severe cold damaged shrubs and fruit trees. Readings plunged to near zero in western Washington, and dipped to 19 degrees below zero in the eastern part of the state.

Ellensburg, WA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Tuesday Nov 11

Day: Partly sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. East wind around 3 mph.

Night: A slight chance of rain between 1am and 4am, then areas of fog and a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 35, with temperatures rising to around 37 overnight. Northeast wind 0 to 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Nov 12

Day: Areas of fog and a slight chance of rain before 10am. Cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 50 in the afternoon. East wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Night: Rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday Nov 13

Day: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southeast wind 1 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Friday Nov 14

Day: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.

Night: A chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Monday Nov 17

Day: A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sun & Moon Monthly

First Light 6:28 AM

Sunrise 7:01 AM

Sunset 4:33 PM

Last Light 5:06 PM

Moonrise 9:40 PM

Moonset 1:16 PM

Moon Phase

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Weather Near Ellensburg

Contiguous United States Extremes

Tue's High Temperature
95 at 6 Miles South-southwest Of Ogilby, CA and 6 Miles West-southwest Of Glamis, CA

Tue's Low Temperature
3 at 6 Miles Southeast Of Gatlinburg, TN

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About Ellensburg, WA

Ellensburg is a city in and the county seat of Kittitas County, Washington, United States. It is located just east of the Cascade Range near the junction of Interstate 90 and Interstate 82. The population was 18,666 at the 2020 census. and was estimated to be 20,996 in 2024. The city is located along the Yakima River in the Kittitas Valley, an agricultural region that extends east towards the Columbia River. The valley is a major producer of timothy hay, which is processed and shipped internationally. Ellensburg is also the home of Central Washington University (CWU). Ellensburg, originally named Ellensburgh for the wife of town founder John Alden Shoudy, was founded in 1871 and grew rapidly in the 1880s following the arrival of the Northern Pacific Railway. The city was once a leading candidate to become the state capital of Washington, but its campaign was scuppered by a major fire in 1889.

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