Vancouver, Washington Weather
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Vancouver weather forecast — hour by hour, 7-day outlook, NOAA radar
- TodayJun 3Overcast20%—72°56°—
- ThursdayJun 4Overcast——68°52°-4°
- FridayJun 5Light Drizzle36%0.02″65°50°-3°
- SaturdayJun 6Drizzle72%0.01″59°45°-6°
- SundayJun 7Overcast——70°42°+11°
- MondayJun 8Drizzle55%0.28″56°48°-14°
- TuesdayJun 9Light Drizzle41%—62°48°+6°
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.67 with 7 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source. AQI flat over the last 6 hours (within ±3 points).
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 51 now. With UV 6.3 peaking around 1 PM under partly cloudy skies, surface ozone likely climbs to AQI 30 by mid-afternoon.
- Present
- AQI 51
- UV peak
- 6.3 at 1 PM
- Sky at peak
- partly cloudy
- Projected peak
- AQI 30
PM × Wind × Precip
PM2.5/PM10 ratio 0.67 with 7 mph wind — characteristic of long-range haze transport rather than a local source.
- PM2.5/PM10
- 0.67
- Wind
- light
- Recent rain
- 0h in last 6h
- Pattern
- transport
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).
The higher the clouds, the finer the weather.
- Moonrise
- 6:30 AM
- Moonset
- 2:52 PM
- In sign
- ♑︎ Capricorn
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Vancouver at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 3°F above the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: May 20 (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
Peak growing season
As of June 3, the growing season is at its peak — frost is months away. Continue succession-planting beans and summer squash. Start fall brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, kale) from seed indoors for transplanting in late summer.
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
August is Vancouver's warmest month (~69°F mean) while January is the coldest (~41°F). December brings peak rainfall (6.1 inches), and July sees the driest conditions (0.4 inches).
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 5.3″ | 13 |
| February | 43° | 3.8″ | 10 |
| March | 47° | 4.0″ | 11 |
| April | 52° | 2.9″ | 8 |
| May | 58° | 2.5″ | 7 |
| June | 63° | 1.6″ | 5 |
| July | 69° | 0.4″ | 1 |
| August | 69° | 0.5″ | 2 |
| September | 64° | 1.4″ | 4 |
| October | 54° | 3.4″ | 8 |
| November | 46° | 5.5″ | 12 |
| December | 41° | 6.1″ | 13 |
Regional context
Vancouver falls within a warm-summer Mediterranean climate region, sharing similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions with nearby cities.
Similar climates: Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, Kennewick, WA, Bremerton, WA, Tacoma, WA.
Naturalist notes
Late May brings the emergence of Douglas-fir pollen cones, releasing clouds of yellow dust that coat cars and sidewalks throughout the region.
American goldfinches begin their late-season nesting cycle in June, timing their reproduction with the abundance of thistle seeds.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Vancouver?
- Vancouver's last spring frost typically falls around mid-May, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Vancouver?
- December is the wettest month with about 6.1 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 37 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Vancouver?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 69°F.
- What is the coldest month in Vancouver?
- January is typically coldest, averaging about 41°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Vancouver?
- 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 Vancouver get?
- Vancouver averages about 94 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Vancouver?
- Vancouver'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
Vancouver, Washington experiences a warm-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January temperatures hover near 41°F while July averages 69°F — a 28°F seasonal swing.
Throughout the year, Vancouver receives about 37 inches of precipitation spread over roughly 94 rainy days.
Latitude (45.6°N), proximity to large water bodies, and elevation combine to shape what grows here, when frost is likely, and the daily weather patterns.