Why visit Union Gap
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 67 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Capitol Theatre, Majestic Theatre, A. E. Larson Building and Carmichael-Loudon House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; December lows average 23°F, and about 20 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Union Gap
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Union Gap
Union Gap is a city in Yakima County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,568 at the 2020 census. Union Gap has become the retail hub for the entire Yakima Valley as a result of Valley Mall and other thriving businesses being located here. Part of the city is within the Yakama Nation.
From the Wikipedia article Union Gap, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Capitol Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Theater and performing arts center in Yakima, Washington, United States
Museums and landmarks20
A. E. Larson Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Building in Yakima, Washington, United States
Carmichael-Loudon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Yakima, Washington, United States
E. William Brackett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
House in Yakima, Washington
Elizabeth Loudon Carmichael House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Union Gap, Washington, United States
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Yakima, Washington
Old North Yakima Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Registered Historic Place in Yakima, Washington
Powell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Yakima, Washington state, USA
Reuben Sweet House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Rupert Card House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Yakima, Washington, United States
William O. Douglas Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic building in Washington, United States
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YWCA Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic women's building in Yakima, Washington, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes67
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
2105 South 1st Street, Yakima
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Los Hernandez
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
3706 Main Street
Mo-Fr,Su 11:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; PH closed
Mongolian Grill
Restaurant · Mongolian Grill · 1.1 mi
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-19:30
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 1.2 mi
Mo-Th 00:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 00:00-22:00; Su 00:00-20:00
Tacos El Rey
Restaurant · 2.3 mi
Mo-Th 10:00-21:45; Fr 10:00-22:45; Sa,Su 08:00-22:45
Taqeria el Rinconsito
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 mi
1101 South 3rd Avenue, Yakima
55 more on the map.
History
The city of Union Gap was originally named Yakima City and was officially incorporated on November 23, 1883. When bypassed by the Northern Pacific Railroad in December 1884, over 100 buildings were moved with rollers and horse teams to the nearby site of the depot. It was reported that business never ceased, including the bank and the courthouse, during the 4 mile move to the railroad. The new city was dubbed North Yakima. In 1918, North Yakima was renamed to simply Yakima, and the original town to the south was named Union Gap to avoid confusion between the two towns.
From the History section of Union Gap, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Super 8 Union Gap/Yakima Area
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
2605 South Rudkin Road Union Gap Interchange, Union Gap
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping19
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries48
Healthcare6
Map of Union Gap
200 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 1.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 0.8 in | 2.7 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 30°F | 0.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 35°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 44°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 50°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 55°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 45°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 35°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 27°F | 0.9 in | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 23°F | 1.4 in | 7.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yakima Air Terminal 72781 (3 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, 2 miles away.
- Yakima 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Terrace Heights 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Ahtanum 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Selah 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Wapato 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Summitview 8 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Gleed 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Zillah 15 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Naches 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Tieton 16 mi northwest, about 26 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Carmichael House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carmichael-Loudon House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LarsonBuilding, User:Cacophony, CC BY 2.5
- BrackettHouse 080513 0882, BryonDavis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old North Yakima Historic District — 001, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yakima Post Office and Courthouse, Jeffrey H. Reynolds, Public domain
- CapitolTheatreBalcony, User:Cacophony, CC BY 2.5
- YWCA Building Yakima, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Reuben Sweet House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Masonic Temple (Yakima, Washington), Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Powell House Yakima, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Card House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CatholicCathedralPan1, Bryon Davis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yakima trolley car 1976 on 6th Ave in 1989 - cropped, Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Yakima Valley Museum at Franklin Park2 10-21-2018, Steve Groom, CC BY-SA 4.0
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