Why visit Naches
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 21°F.
Weather in Naches
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Naches
Naches is a town in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 1,084 at the 2020 census. The town is located along the Naches River west of Yakima near the eastern foothills of the Cascade Range.
From the Wikipedia article Naches, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes12
Van's 1885 Bar & Grill
Restaurant · American, Burger · 0.6 mi
208 Naches Avenue, Naches
Where to stay1
History
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, early settlers like Henry Sedge played a role in the development of the Naches and Nile communities. Sedge was appointed postmaster of Nile and was involved in education and community events, including Memorial Day programs at the local schoolhouse.
From the History section of Naches, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.8 mi
533 Naches Avenue
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Naches
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 22°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 24°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 28°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 34°F | 0.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 43°F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 48°F | 0.8 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 54°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 52°F | 0.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 44°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 34°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 26°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Selah 2 Ne (10 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Yakima County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-08-03: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2026-07-26: Signal Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2026-07-26: Ransier Fire (Fire)
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-07-26: Retreat Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yakima Air Terminal (YKM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Gleed 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Yakima 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Terrace Heights 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Ellensburg 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Kittitas 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Granger 35 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Cle Elum 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Desert Aire 36 mi east, about 58 min by car
- Mattawa 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Sunnyside 43 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Naches WA, November 2015, Orange Suede Sofa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rail banking in Naches (1456291143), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Peace of Christ Church - Naches 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peace of Christ Church - Naches 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naches, Washington 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Town Hall - Naches, Washington, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naches, Washington 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naches, Washington 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naches Church of the Nazarene, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John - Naches, Washington 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John - Naches, Washington 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John - Naches, Washington 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naches, Washington 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naches, Washington 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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