Elwha River
Elwha River in Washington has 1 sport climbing route.
- 1 route
- 5.11a
- Sport
Best time to visit Elwha River
Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
45° / 33°
17 wet
Feb
47° / 33°
14 wet
Mar
50° / 35°
15 wet
Apr
54° / 39°
12 wet
May
60° / 43°
10 wet
Jun
63° / 47°
7 wet
Jul
68° / 51°
5 wet
Aug
70° / 51°
6 wet
Sep
66° / 47°
9 wet
Oct
57° / 42°
14 wet
Nov
49° / 36°
17 wet
Dec
45° / 33°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Port Angeles Intl Ap, WA, 3.2 mi away at 288 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
The Elwha River is a climbing area in Washington, about 3 miles from the town of Elwha. It sits alongside the Elwha River and is part of a cluster of climbing and hiking spots in the area, with The Elwhall and Waka Beach both about 0.1 mile away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Port Angeles show July and August highs around 68 to 70°F, with only five to six wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the mid-40s and rain on 17 days a month. The area has one sport route, Flatter Matter, graded 5.11a. For a walk, the Outer Loop is under a mile away and the Elwha River Restoration Public Trail is about 1.5 miles off.
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