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Retirement Living In Yakima - Washington


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Area Description

300 days of Sunshine, Washington Wine Country, Affordable

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   On a clear day you can see Mt. Adams and Rainier from our Valley. From gardening to wine tasting, we offer the best of country living with great medical, and community services needed for seniors.

Cultural Activities
The Capitol Theater, The Seasons Performance Center, Yakama Nation Cultural Center, The Philippino Center, Hispanic Celebrations....we have so much to see and do in this area ...please google!

Public transportation
Excellent

Medical Facilities


We do have a VA Clinic.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Yakima, Washington?

For those of you that retire in Yakima, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 30's and highs in the low 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter. Assume a few days of snow with some days having snow remaining on the ground.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Yakima such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Yakima is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are mild with averages in the upper 60's and highs in the mid 80's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Expect some days above 90°. Expect a few days of rain.

If you retire in Yakima, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the mid 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 30's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  24 F°  32 F°  39 F°
 Feb  27 F°  37 F°  48 F°
 Mar  32 F°  45 F°  57 F°
 Apr  37 F°  51 F°  65 F°
 May  44 F°  59 F°  73 F°
 Jun  51 F°  66 F°  80 F°
 Jul  56 F°  72 F°  88 F°
 Aug  55 F°  71 F°  87 F°
 Sep  47 F°  63 F°  79 F°
 Oct  37 F°  51 F°  65 F°
 Nov  29 F°  39 F°  49 F°
 Dec  23 F°  30 F°  36 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  27  0
 Feb  0  23  0
 Mar  0  16  0
 Apr  0  6  0
 May  1  1  0
 Jun  2  0  0
 Jul  13  0  0
 Aug  11  0  0
 Sep  2  0  0
 Oct  0  7  0
 Nov  0  19  0
 Dec  0  27  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  1 "  10  24 %
 Feb  1 "  7  26 %
 Mar  1 "  6  28 %
 Apr  1 "  6  32 %
 May  1 "  7  38 %
 Jun  1 "  5  42 %
 Jul  0 "  2  46 %
 Aug  0 "  3  46 %
 Sep  0 "  3  41 %
 Oct  1 "  6  36 %
 Nov  1 "  9  29 %
 Dec  1 "  11  23 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  5 "  12  4
 Feb  2 "  3  2
 Mar  1 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  3 "  2  1
 Dec  8 "  12  5


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Senior Assistance in Yakima, WA

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Yakima Offer For Retirees?

Many opportunities for seniors are available.

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