Weather in Clinton, Washington
Shoots and Sprouts Rise in Ranks. Day 59 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
- TodayMay 16Light Rain55%55°45°
- SundayMay 17Overcast17%60°44°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—65°47°
- TuesdayMay 19Light Drizzle—62°46°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—65°42°
- ThursdayMay 21Mostly Clear—73°44°
- FridayMay 22Overcast—73°46°
- PM 2.5
- 3.3 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 4.1 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 3.8 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 87.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 1.3 Low
When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass.
- Moonrise
- 12:27 PM
- Moonset
- 4:30 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Shoots and Sprouts Rise in Ranks
Clinton at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 9°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: June 3 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Cool-season window is open
As of May 17, the cool-season window is open or about to open. Direct-sow peas, lettuce, spinach, radishes, and brassicas now. Hold off on warm-season crops until 1–2 weeks after the last spring frost (around May).
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Clinton's warmest month is August (~65°F mean) and its coldest is December (~40°F). Rainfall peaks in November (5.8 inches) and bottoms out in July (1.0 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 5.0″ | 17 |
| February | 43° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| March | 46° | 4.1″ | 14 |
| April | 51° | 3.4″ | 11 |
| May | 56° | 2.7″ | 9 |
| June | 61° | 2.3″ | 8 |
| July | 65° | 1.0″ | 3 |
| August | 65° | 1.1″ | 4 |
| September | 60° | 2.3″ | 8 |
| October | 52° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| November | 45° | 5.8″ | 19 |
| December | 40° | 5.0″ | 17 |
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Clinton?
- Clinton's last spring frost typically falls around mid-May, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Clinton?
- November is the wettest month with about 5.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 40 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Clinton?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 65°F.
- What is the coldest month in Clinton?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 40°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Clinton?
- Cool-season crops (peas, lettuce) can be sown around the last spring frost (mid-May); warm-season crops (tomatoes, peppers) wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Clinton get?
- Clinton averages about 134 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Clinton?
- Clinton's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Clinton, Washington sits in a warm-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January means hover near 41°F while July averages 65°F — a 24°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Clinton receives about 40 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 134 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (48.0°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation — all of which shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and what the weather story looks like day to day.