Yearly rainfall varies from 240 inches, in the rain forest, to a moderate 59 inches on the southern portion of the coast. Hoquiam receives about 80 inches a year, and an average of 2-3 inches of snow. Most of the rain falls between October and April.
Spring brings a symphony of green tones as well as wildflowers and roses everywhere.
The term refers to the surprisingly mild temperatures for this latitude which are brought by southern trade winds from Hawaii and the South Seas. These winds also bring an abundance of moisture. Year round temperatures average lows of 45 and highs of 72 degrees Fahrenheit with few extremes at either end. You will find vegetable and dairy farms throughout the area and a few ranches thrown in for good measure that raise everything from chickens to yaks. A light jacket, camera, cap and rain gear will complete any ensemble for Grays Harbor touring.