Palouse Falls State Park Weather Forecast
Palouse Falls State Park weather: 80°F, clear sky. 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 80°F (27°C) in Palouse Falls State Park with clear sky. It feels like 76°F. Today runs from 63°F to 84°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 slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 84°F is 5.8°F below 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.
Active alerts for Palouse Falls State Park
Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.
Weather in Palouse Falls State Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:41 PM, Aug 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 23 | ☀️ Clear sky | 84° / 63° | 1% | 18 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 92° / 60° | 0% | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 99° / 64° | 6% | 10 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 97° / 72° | 1% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 69° | 0% | 25 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 85° / 61° | 1% | 12 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 85° / 63° | 1% | 16 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 78° / 61° | 3% | 23 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 58° | 3% | 18 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 58° | 6% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 63° | 5% | 17 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 57° | 13% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 89° / 62° | 13% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 69° | 9% | 24 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 88° / 65° | 5% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 96° / 69° | 10% | 7 mph | 6 |
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 | 89° | 64° | 0,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 81° | 58° | 0,5 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).
Weather map for Palouse Falls State Park
Animated model layers. Pick a layer to load it.
Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Air quality and pollen in Palouse Falls State Park
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
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.
Explore Palouse Falls State Park
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
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 80°F (27°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 29% and wind is 7 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 7:41 PM.
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.
Related articles
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 August 23, 2026 at 7:41 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
