Coldest Cities in Washington

Top 100 cities ranked by coldest cities

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Coldest Cities — Washington

1 Cheney 45°F

2 Suncrest 46°F

3 North Bend 47°F

4 Pullman 48°F

5 Airway Heights 49°F

6 Sequim 49°F

7 Marysville 49°F

8 Lake Stevens 49°F

9 Arlington 49°F

10 Camano 49°F

11 Stanwood 49°F

12 Lake Goodwin 49°F

13 Terrace Heights 49°F

14 Union Gap 49°F

15 Spokane Valley 49°F

16 Monroe 50°F

17 Duvall 50°F

18 Woods Creek 50°F

19 Spokane 50°F

20 Liberty Lake 50°F

21 Fairwood CDP (Spokane County) 50°F

22 Mead 50°F

23 Country Homes 50°F

24 Otis Orchards-East Farms 50°F

25 Town and Country 50°F

26 Sunnyside 50°F

27 Enumclaw 50°F

28 Port Angeles 50°F

29 Ellensburg 50°F

30 Lynden 50°F

31 Sedro-Woolley 50°F

32 Sudden Valley 50°F

33 South Hill 51°F

34 Puyallup 51°F

35 Graham 51°F

36 Spanaway 51°F

37 Tumwater 51°F

38 Frederickson 51°F

39 Bonney Lake 51°F

40 Elk Plain 51°F

41 Lake Tapps 51°F

42 Prairie Ridge 51°F

43 Sumner 51°F

44 Yelm 51°F

45 Summit View 51°F

46 Orting 51°F

47 Summit 51°F

48 Clover Creek 51°F

49 Tehaleh 51°F

50 Everett 51°F

51 Ocean Shores 51°F

52 Orchards 51°F

53 Moses Lake 51°F

54 Battle Ground 51°F

55 Birch Bay 51°F

56 Blaine 51°F

57 Black Diamond 51°F

58 Buckley 51°F

59 Hazel Dell 51°F

60 Five Corners 51°F

61 Salmon Creek 51°F

62 Minnehaha 51°F

63 Felida 51°F

64 Mount Vista 51°F

65 Hoquiam 51°F

66 Barberton 51°F

67 Lake Shore 51°F

68 Quincy 51°F

69 Ferndale 51°F

70 Aberdeen 51°F

71 Edmonds 51°F

72 Lynnwood 51°F

73 Mill Creek East 51°F

74 North Lynnwood 51°F

75 Eastmont 51°F

76 Martha Lake 51°F

77 Silver Firs 51°F

78 Mukilteo 51°F

79 Bothell West 51°F

80 Mill Creek 51°F

81 Lake Stickney 51°F

82 Bothell East 51°F

83 Shelton 51°F

84 Alderwood Manor 51°F

85 Picnic Point 51°F

86 Kent 52°F

87 Kirkland 52°F

88 Mount Vernon 52°F

89 Centralia 52°F

90 Burlington 52°F

91 Ephrata 52°F

92 Chehalis 52°F

93 Rochester 52°F

94 Bellingham 52°F

95 Woodland 52°F

96 Sultan 52°F

97 Snoqualmie 52°F

98 College Place 52°F

99 Othello 52°F

100 Connell 52°F

The coldest cities in Washington experience low average annual temperatures, with long winters and significant snowfall. Cheney has an average annual temperature of just 45°F.

Cold-climate cities often feature distinct four-season lifestyles with winter sports, fall foliage, and summer outdoor recreation. Many residents value the seasonal changes and outdoor activities that come with colder climates, including skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing.

Living in cold-climate cities typically means higher heating costs, the need for winter-ready vehicles and clothing, and seasonal challenges like snow removal. However, these cities often compensate with lower costs of living, less crowding, and strong community bonds forged through shared seasonal experiences.

Did You Know?

1. At 45°F average, Cheney experiences temperatures well below freezing for months each year.
2. Cold-climate cities often have underground walkway systems, enclosed skyways, or heated bus shelters to help residents navigate harsh winters.
3. Despite the cold, many of these cities rank high in quality of life due to strong economies, good schools, and vibrant cultural scenes.

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