Suncrest, Washington Weather
Pikas hayfeeding in granite peaks. Day 77 of spring. Read this microseason across nine climate regions →
Suncrest weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Overcast21%—78°54°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast——73°55°-5°
- FridayJun 5Overcast——68°53°-5°
- SaturdayJun 6Light Drizzle——64°46°-4°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——65°40°+1°
- MondayJun 8Light Drizzle19%0.01″62°45°-3°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle32%0.02″69°51°+7°
PM2.5 at 8.3 µg/m³ (AQI 46) with a 0.78 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust. AQI up 9 over the last 6 hours (gradual rise).
OK No precautions needed for the general population; unusually sensitive individuals may consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
What's driving it
Ozone × UV × Sky
Ozone at AQI 43 now. With UV 0.1 peaking around 1 PM under clear skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 10 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 43
- UV peak
- 0.1 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- clear
- Projected peak
- AQI 10
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5 at 8.3 µg/m³ (AQI 46) with a 0.78 fine-to-coarse ratio and 5 mph wind — combustion smoke trapped in calm air, not road dust.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.78
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- stagnant smoke
Trends
Seven days of AQI and PM2.5.
Hourly air-quality data from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service, charted across the past and next several days. Dashed lines mark the AQI breakpoints at 50 (Good → Moderate) and 100 (Moderate → Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups).
A summer fog for fair, a winter fog for rain.
- Moonrise
- 6:51 AM
- Moonset
- 3:29 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
Pikas hayfeeding in granite peaks
Suncrest at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: June 2 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: Jun 1–5
- Planting window: Harvest spring lettuce before it bolts. Sow heat-tolerant greens.
Right now in the garden
Warm-season window is open
As of June 4, the last spring frost has passed for most years. Transplant tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, basil, and cucurbits (cucumbers, squash, melons) now. Direct-sow beans and corn into warm soil.
SPC Convective Outlook
Storm Prediction Center — Suncrest
SPC has placed Suncrest in the General Thunderstorms category for severe thunderstorms today.
- TODAYTSTMGeneral Thunderstorms
- TOMORROWNONENo severe risk
- DAY 3NONENo severe risk
Thunderstorms possible. Not severe, but capable of producing lightning and brief heavy rain.
Source: NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center categorical convective outlook. Outlooks are re-issued multiple times per day; this page reflects the most recent SPC polygons covering the city’s coordinates.
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
Suncrest's warmest month is July (~72°F mean) and its coldest is December (~31°F). Rainfall peaks in December (2.2 inches) and bottoms out in August (0.5 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 2.0″ | 7 |
| February | 35° | 1.3″ | 5 |
| March | 42° | 1.8″ | 7 |
| April | 48° | 1.5″ | 4 |
| May | 57° | 1.7″ | 5 |
| June | 63° | 1.5″ | 5 |
| July | 72° | 0.7″ | 1 |
| August | 70° | 0.5″ | 2 |
| September | 61° | 0.7″ | 2 |
| October | 49° | 1.5″ | 5 |
| November | 38° | 2.0″ | 7 |
| December | 31° | 2.2″ | 8 |
Regional context
Suncrest sits within a warm-summer Mediterranean climate region — a cohort that shares similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions across nearby cities.
Similar climates: Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, Kennewick, WA, Bremerton, WA, Tacoma, WA.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Suncrest?
- Suncrest's last spring frost typically falls around mid-May, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Suncrest?
- December is the wettest month with about 2.2 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 17 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Suncrest?
- July is typically warmest, averaging about 72°F.
- What is the coldest month in Suncrest?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 31°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Suncrest?
- 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 Suncrest get?
- Suncrest averages about 56 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Suncrest?
- Suncrest'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
Suncrest, Washington sits in a warm-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January means hover near 32°F while July averages 72°F — a 40°F seasonal swing.
Across the year, Suncrest receives about 17 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 56 rainy days.
The rhythm of the year is set by latitude (47.8°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.