Kennewick is a city in Benton County in the southeastern part of Washington, near the Hanford nuclear site. It is the most populous of the three cities collectively referred to as the Tri-Cities (the others being Pasco and Richland). Kennewick is located along the southwest bank of the Columbia River, opposite Pasco and just south of the confluence of the Columbia and Yakima rivers.
Tri-Cities, there are many opportunities to experience the great outdoors...play a round of golf, stroll through one of our beautiful parks... bike, hike or roller blade the Sacagawea Heritage Trail...or take a jet boat tour of The Hanford Reach National Monument and discover a variety of wildlife along nature trails and national wildlife refuges.
From bicycling to bowling, hunting to fishing, soccer to snowskiing, recreational opportunities are endless. Due in part to the area’s exceptional climate, golf is one of the Tri-Cities most popular sports. The area’s ten beautiful courses challenge the most experienced golfer as well as the beginner. It is a very hard winter indeed when a round of golf cannot be played nearly every day of the year.
The confluence of the Snake, Yakima and Columbia Rivers has produced an aquatic playground second to none. The area’s inviting waterways beckon water lovers from all over the region to enjoy sailing, power and pleasure boating, waterskiing, swimming, fishing, windsurfing, and much more.
Recreational and sports enthusiasts love the Tri-Cities. Our professional sports teams: Tri-City Americans WHL ice hockey; Tri-City Dust Devils, a professional affiliate of the Colorado Rockies; and the Tri-Cities Fever, a member of the Arena Football 2 league, offer something for everyone.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $155,531
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $167,242; Detached houses: $176,170; Townhouses or other attached units: $185,530; In 2-unit structures: $164,255; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $86,445; Mobile homes: $42,156; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $10,000
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 63,216. Kennewick covers 22.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 400 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 99336, 99337, 99338 - Area code: 509
Weather
Kennewick, WA climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 28.00 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 28 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Kennewick is 8.01 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 1.16 Inches.
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