Yakima is located in South Central Washington where the Naches and Yakima Rivers join. Yakima leads the way to the Cascade Mountains. It also opens up wonderful opportunities in the fruitful Yakima Valley. It is a place you'll want to come to visit or live. Yakima is the county seat of Yakima County.
The 300 days of sunshine and breathtaking sights beg those who experience it to take advantage of the wonderful outdoor activities. Included are camping, fishing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snow boarding and boating to mention a few. For entertainment, Yakima also offers the turn-of-the-century Capitol Theatre, the Yakima Valley Museum, the Visitors and Convention Center, and the Central Washington State Fair.
The Yakima Valley is known for production of forest products, manufacturing aircraft parts and supplies; and machinery used in food product packaging. The main industry is agriculture that flourishes through producing and processing tree fruits, hops, mint, vegetables, livestock, dairy and wine. The extended growing season and rich soil provide the perfect conditions to produce grapes excellent for wine making. The Wine industry in the Yakima Valley has boomed in recent years, with international recognition of Yakima wines and vineyards.
Possibly the most unique gas station in the USA, the Teapot Dome Gas Station was built in 1922 in Yakima.
Yakima lies within an easy day's drive of all these attractions. Whether you want to splash in the Pacific, ascend to the heights of the Space Needle, windsurf on the Columbia River, hike through the Mt. Rainier National Park, or visit British Columbia, you are no more than a few hours away. When you live in Yakima, you have literally hundreds of popular vacation destinations right in your "back yard"!
People who live in Yakima and surrounding communities are friendly, hard working, and value their friends and neighbors. Communities in the Valley are healthy and active, with plenty of organizations to get involved with, and numerous quality schools and churches. The sights and smells of the Yakima Valley cannot be found anywhere else in the world, and the variety of quality activities to participate are difficult to match.
The gently rolling brown hills that frame the green valleys blanketed with orchards and crops are truly beautiful. From almost all points in the Valley, there is a major mountain peak within view. Unlike some other mountainous areas, however, Yakima's climate is mostly pleasant, without crippling winter storms and long periods of gloomy, sunless days.
There's a lot to love about the Yakima Valley!
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $146,400
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 75,170. Yakima covers 20.01 square miles. It sits at an elevation 1,066 feet above sea level.
Area code: 509
Weather
Yakima, WA climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60'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 87.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 20.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 36 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Yakima is 8.26 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is December with an average rainfall of 1.38 Inches.
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