Palouse Falls State Park Map
Interactive map of Palouse Falls State Park with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
Palouse Falls State Park is a state park in Washington. Palouse Falls State Park is known for a waterfall in a basalt canyon.
Right now it is 66°F (19°C) in Palouse Falls State Park with clear sky. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 61°F to 97°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Palouse Falls State Park is May, June, July, August and September. The climate is continental. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 28°F.
The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 200 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Rainier National Park, Mount Rainier, Mount Hood and North Cascades National Park.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 97°F is 7.2°F above the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 8 AM to 11 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Palouse Falls State Park today at 10/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Map of Palouse Falls State Park
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Coordinates: 46°39′49″N 118°13′34″W (46.6636, -118.2261)
Quick facts about Palouse Falls State Park
| Type | State park |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 46°39′49″N 118°13′34″W (46.6636, -118.2261) |
| Established | 1951 |
| Known for | a waterfall in a basalt canyon |
| Local time | 7:52 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July, August and September |
| Climate | Continental |
Neighboring state and provincial parks in Washington
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Getting to Palouse Falls State Park
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) · 200 mi
- Portland International Airport (PDX) · 222 mi
- Vancouver International Airport (YVR) · 288 mi
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near Palouse Falls State Park
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | SEA | 200 mi | Seattle |
| Portland International Airport | PDX | 222 mi | Portland |
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 288 mi | Vancouver |
Things to do in Palouse Falls State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Palouse Falls State Park?
Palouse Falls State Park is a state park in Washington. Its coordinates are 46.6636, -118.2261. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Palouse Falls State Park right now?
It is currently 66°F (19°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 40% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Palouse Falls State Park?
May, June, July, August and September offer the most comfortable conditions in Palouse Falls State Park, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Palouse Falls State Park in?
Palouse Falls State Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 7:52 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Palouse Falls State Park?
The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 200 mi away, Portland International Airport (PDX), 222 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 288 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Palouse Falls State Park?
Popular options include Mount Rainier National Park, Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, North Cascades National Park, Space Needle and Smith Rock State Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 25, 2026 at 7:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
