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Retirement Living In Lake Chelan Valley - Washington


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Area Description

The Lake Chelan Valley encompasses the communities of Chelan, Manson and Stehekin.
The Lake Chelan Valley is a great place to visit and an even better place to call home. The Valley offers four seasons of recreation, charming shopping districts, and bountiful agriculture including an emerging wine industry. Centrally located, full-time and part-time residents find it an ideal location for telecommuting with quality infrastructure and easy access to destinations across the state.

The Valley’s natural beauty, coupled with abundant amenities, make it an excellent place to live. With ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, a thriving art scene, and a superior community hospital, residents of the Lake Chelan Valley pride themselves on having a high quality of life. The Chelan Valley maintains the strong sense of community rich in small towns. Residents greet each other by name and community service is alive and well, apparent in strong participation among the community’s civic groups. The Valley’s natural beauty, coupled with abundant amenities, make it an excellent place to live.

Includes Cities/Towns: Chelan, Manson, Stehekin.

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Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   It’s true. The sun shines a lot in the Lake Chelan Valley.

But that’s not all you’ll find here. Waterskiing and wine tasting. Snowshoeing and stargazing. Hiking and history lessons. Fine dining and being fine with doing absolutely nothing.

Discover unforgettable experiences and friendly faces among mountains, vineyards, a historic Main Street, and of course, the pristine blue waters of the lake.

Then mix and repeat, season after season, to create your own traditions in Lake Chelan.

Cultural Activities
The Lake Chelan Valley a thriving art scene. We have a great locally operated museum and a beautiful new Library.

Public transportation
We have a regional bus system and limited taxi services.

Medical Facilities


We have a critical access Public Hospital, two community clinics and an assisted living facility.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Lake Chelan Valley, Washington?

Chelan’s arid climate and lack of rainfall make it a popular year-round destination among outdoor enthusiasts. The Valley experiences over 300 days of sunshine annually and has four distinct seasons. Despite the area’s desert climate, agriculture abounds thanks to irrigation from the lake as well as the Columbia River.
Annual Precipitation

Chelan & Manson: 12 in. Stehekin/Upper Valley: 35 in.
Annual Snowfall: 39 in.
Average Lake Temperature: 60.5° F

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  20 F°  27 F°  33 F°
 Feb  22 F°  31 F°  39 F°
 Mar  29 F°  39 F°  50 F°
 Apr  35 F°  47 F°  59 F°
 May  42 F°  55 F°  68 F°
 Jun  48 F°  61 F°  75 F°
 Jul  53 F°  68 F°  83 F°
 Aug  52 F°  68 F°  84 F°
 Sep  44 F°  60 F°  75 F°
 Oct  35 F°  47 F°  59 F°
 Nov  28 F°  35 F°  42 F°
 Dec  19 F°  25 F°  31 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  28  1
 Feb  0  24  1
 Mar  0  20  0
 Apr  0  11  0
 May  0  4  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  8  0  0
 Aug  8  0  0
 Sep  2  2  0
 Oct  0  10  0
 Nov  0  21  0
 Dec  0  29  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  11  21 %
 Feb  2 "  9  22 %
 Mar  2 "  8  24 %
 Apr  1 "  6  27 %
 May  1 "  7  33 %
 Jun  1 "  6  39 %
 Jul  1 "  4  42 %
 Aug  1 "  3  42 %
 Sep  1 "  4  36 %
 Oct  2 "  8  30 %
 Nov  4 "  12  27 %
 Dec  4 "  12  21 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  28 "  24  8
 Feb  17 "  17  5
 Mar  9 "  13  3
 Apr  2 "  8  1
 May  0 "  2  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  2 "  1  1
 Nov  16 "  9  5
 Dec  35 "  21  10


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Cost of Living for Lake Chelan Valley, WA

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Senior Assistance in Lake Chelan Valley, WA

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Lake Chelan Valley Offer For Retirees?

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