Palouse Falls State Park Weather Forecast
Palouse Falls State Park weather: 55°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
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 55°F (13°C) in Palouse Falls State Park with clear. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 55°F to 73°F. Chance of precipitation is 1%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - 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 October. The forecast high of 73°F is 9.2°F above the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Palouse Falls State Park today at 9.9/10. 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.
Weather in Palouse Falls State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:44 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Palouse Falls State Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 55° | 1% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 48° | 1% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 80° / 53° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 60° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 0% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 60° | 0% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 81° / 60° | 0% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 83° / 61° | 0% | 20 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 54° | 4% | 23 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 68° / 47° | 3% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 50° | 6% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☀️ Clear sky | 74° / 52° | 2% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☀️ Clear sky | 81° / 54° | 3% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 55° | 7% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 52° | 16% | 7 mph | 4 |
Climate in Palouse Falls State Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 28° | 1,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 45° | 31° | 1,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 56° | 38° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 64° | 42° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 74° | 51° | 0,8 in | ★★★★★ |
| June | 83° | 59° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 93° | 67° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 90° | 64° | 0,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 80° | 57° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| October | 64° | 44° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 49° | 37° | 2,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 35° | 2,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Palouse Falls State Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
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Best time to visit Palouse Falls State Park
Go in May, June, July, August and September. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 55°F (13°C) with clear. Humidity is 45% and wind is 3 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 6:44 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 October 1, 2026 at 6:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
