Yakima, Washington
Yakima is a city of 96,961 people in Yakima County, Washington, founded in 1847.
Why visit Yakima
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 256 places to eat, 38 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Capitol Theatre, Majestic Theatre, Yakima Valley Museum and Old North Yakima Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; December lows average 26°F.
Weather in Yakima
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Yakima
Yakima is a city in and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States, and the state's 11th most populous city. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 96,968 and a metropolitan population of 256,728. The unincorporated suburban areas of West Valley and Terrace Heights are considered a part of greater Yakima.
From the Wikipedia article Yakima, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Capitol Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Theater and performing arts center in Yakima, Washington, United States
14 South 4th Street, Yakima
Museums and landmarks20
Old North Yakima Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Registered Historic Place in Yakima, Washington
A. E. Larson Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Building in Yakima, Washington, United States
Carbonneau Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Yakima, Washington, United States
Carmichael-Loudon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Yakima, Washington, United States
E. William Brackett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Yakima, Washington
Elizabeth Loudon Carmichael House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in Union Gap, Washington, United States
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Yakima, Washington
Powell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Yakima, Washington state, USA
Reuben Sweet House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Rupert Card House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in Yakima, Washington, United States
William O. Douglas Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic building in Washington, United States
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
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47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes256
Crafted
Restaurant · Regional · 2.2 mi
22 North 1st Street, Yakima
Su-Mo 17:00-21:00; Th-Sa 17:00-21:00
Fiddle's Lunch Box
Restaurant · Breakfast, Lunch · 1.6 mi
806 West Nob Hill Boulevard, Yakima
Mo,Tu,We,Th,Sa 08:00-14:00; Fr 08:00-18:00; Su 09:00-13:00
The Spice
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
1510 Summitview Avenue, Yakima
Tu-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 3.1 mi
2105 South 1st Street, Yakima
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
6520 West Nob Hill Road, Yakima
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
305 North 1st Street, Yakima
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
Kana Winery
Brewery and winery · 2.3 mi
10 South 2nd Street
Mo-Th 12:00-18:30; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Famous Burger And Teriyaki Sandwich
Restaurant · Asian · 1.8 mi
401 West Lincoln Avenue, Yakima
Mo-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su,PH closed
244 more on the map.
History
The Yakama people were the first known inhabitants of the Yakima Valley. In 1805, the Lewis and Clark Expedition came to the area and encountered abundant wildlife and rich soil, prompting the settlement of homesteaders. A Catholic Mission was established in Ahtanum, southwest of present-day Yakima, in 1847. The arrival of settlers and their conflicts with the natives resulted in the Yakima War. The U.S. Army established Fort Simcoe in 1856 near present-day White Swan as a response to the uprising. The Yakamas were defeated and forced to relocate to the Yakama Indian Reservation.
Yakima County was created in 1867. 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. The new city was dubbed North Yakima and was officially incorporated and named the county seat on January 27, 1886. The name was changed to Yakima in 1918. Union Gap was the new name given to the original site of Yakima.
On May 18, 1980, the eruption of Mount St. Helens caused a large amount of volcanic ash to fall on the Yakima area. Visibility was reduced to near-zero conditions that afternoon, and the ash overloaded the city's wastewater treatment plant.
From the History section of Yakima, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay38
Super 8 Union Gap/Yakima Area
Motel and hotel · 4.1 mi
2605 South Rudkin Road Union Gap Interchange, Union Gap
Churches and places of worship34
Church of Yakima: First Baptist Comunidad Cristiana
Church · Baptist · 1.6 mi
1115 West Lincoln Avenue, Yakima
Shopping55
Gas and EV charging45
Schools, colleges and libraries82
Healthcare26
Lincoln Avenue Medical and Dental Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
2205 West Lincoln Avenue, Yakima
Map of Yakima
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 27°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 30°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 34°F | 0.7 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 40°F | 0.6 in |
| May | 74°F | 48°F | 0.8 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 0.6 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 59°F | 0.2 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 51°F | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 40°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 26°F | 1.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yakima #2 (1 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.
- Union Gap 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Selah 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Ahtanum 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Terrace Heights 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Summitview 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Gleed 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Moxee 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Ellensburg 28 mi north, about 45 min by car
- Sunnyside 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Grandview 39 mi southeast, about 1 h 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
- Yakima, Washington skyline, Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- Young House Yakima, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Eisenhower High School - Yakima Washington - aerial, Tedder, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frost kissed scenery as seen from a Summitview Avenue bus stop, Yakima, Washinton - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- The sun sets across the Westpark Shopping Center in Yakima, Washington - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- A frost covered tree is brilliant in Spring sunlight. Westpark Shopping Center, Yakima, Washington - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Central Lutheran - Yakima 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Lutheran - Yakima 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Lutheran - Yakima 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Central Lutheran - Yakima 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yakima - panoramio (1), September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Yakima Valley Community College - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Larson Gallery in Yakima, Washington, Servalstudios, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Yakima Valley Community College - panoramio (1), September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Yakima Valley Community College - panoramio (2), September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Rainbow, north of Yakima, Washington, from 40th ^ Lincoln - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Rainbow, north of Yakima, Washington, looking up 41st Avenue - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Yakima Valley Community College campus at 6-00AM - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Looking down upon the Yakima Valley Community College campus from the Nob Hill bridge - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Yakima Valley Museum at Franklin Park2 10-21-2018, Steve Groom, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old North Yakima Historic District — 001, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CapitolTheatreBalcony, User:Cacophony, CC BY 2.5
- 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
- Yakima Post Office and Courthouse, Jeffrey H. Reynolds, Public domain
- 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
- BrackettHouse 080513 0880, BryonDavis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BrackettHouse 080513 0882, BryonDavis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BrackettHouse 080513 0878, BryonDavis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The sun rising from the end of Tieton Drive makes a wet morning commute an experience to behold - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
- Irish House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Perrin House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strip mall 7954, Walter Siegmund (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gilbert House, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A gorgeous sunset as seen from the corner of 40th ^ Summitview Avenues - panoramio, September Autumnleaf…, CC BY 3.0
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