Local weather forecast

Weather in Palouse, WA

Updated 2026-08-11 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 99161

Sunny
Now71°F

Sunny

High / Low83° / 55°
Rain chance1%
Wind5 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

2
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Lewiston ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. * WHERE...Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, and Nez Perce Counties... * WHEN...Next update 3 PM August 12th. * IMPACTS...Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.

Safety instructions

Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Lewiston Regional Office at (208) 799-4370

Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 4:33PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA

An Air Quality Alert has been issued by the following agencies: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality in Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene Tribe Environmental Protection Agency ...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHAT...Air Quality Advisory because of degraded air quality due to wildfire smoke. Air Quality Index is forecast to be Unhealthy. * WHERE...Boundary, Bonner, Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah Counties... * WHEN...Next update 11 AM August 12th. * IMPACTS...Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.

Safety instructions

Air pollutants can cause breathing difficulties for children, the elderly, as well as persons with respiratory problems. Those individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate matter or smoke are encouraged to avoid prolonged or strenuous outdoor activity during this advisory. Open burning is prohibited by air quality rule. It is also recommended that all other individuals limit prolonged or strenuous activity outdoors. THIS STATEMENT IS ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AIR QUALITY GROUP FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT DEQ's Coeur d'Alene Regional Office at (208) 769-1422

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny71°1% rain
11 AMSmoky haze75°1% rain
12 PMSunny78°1% rain
1 PMSunny82°1% rain
2 PMSunny83°0% rain
3 PMSunny83°0% rain
4 PMSunny83°0% rain
5 PMSunny82°0% rain
6 PMSunny80°0% rain
7 PMSunny81°0% rain
8 PMSunny73°0% rain
9 PMClear69°1% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
83° 55°Sunny
Rain 1%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
84° 59°Sunny
Rain 1%Gust 10 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Smoky haze
84° 58°Smoky haze
Rain 1%Gust 8 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like71°F
Humidity38%
Pressure30.08 inHg
Visibility9 mi
Wind5 mph SW
Wind gusts6 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise05:40 AM
Sunset08:06 PM
Moonrise03:37 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 1%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 71°F with winds near 5 mph.

Best window: 10 AM

71°F, 1% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 9 mi; gusts may reach 14 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 71°F, wind 5 mph, rain chance up to 1%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Palouse weather today

Sunny and 71°F in Palouse, WA. Today's high is 83°F with a 1% rain chance. Winds are around 5 mph with gusts near 6 mph. Relative humidity is 38%, pressure is 30.08 inHg, and visibility is about 9 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Palouse

Sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 08:06 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 84°F and a low near 59°F. The maximum rain chance is 1%.

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