Geographic Location |
Spokane is located in the eastern part of Washington State and fondly referred to as the “heart of the Inland Northwest.” The second largest city in the state, it is also the largest city between Seattle and Minneapolis on the I-90 corridor. Sitting 18 miles west of the Idaho border, Spokane is also only 110 miles south of the Canadian border.
The land around Spokane is a diverse patchwork of rolling wheat fields to the south and forested foothills leading to snow capped peaks to the north. To the west lies the sloping Columbia River Basin spotted with rich irrigated farm land interspersed with volcanic desert “scablands.” A short hop East is the charming resort city of Coeur d’Alene and the foot hills leading to the towering Rocky Mountains.
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Weather |
Spokane enjoys all four of the seasons and the near nature lifestyle of its residents reflects their outdoor enthusiasm. Spring, summer and fall bring ideal weather for enjoying the many surrounding lakes and rushing streams, the plethora of biking trails that range from leisure excursions to strenuous challenges, organized sports, golf, camping, hiking, skateboarding and evening strolls along the river. Winter and it’s head for the slopes! From downhill skiing, to cross country traverses and snowboarding, sledding hills, sleigh rides and winter walks, it’s a cool outdoor time for Spokane.
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Yearly Climate Averages
Precipitation, 16.7 inches
Snow, 48.8 inches
Wind, 8.9 mph (mean speed)
Relative humidity : Morning, 78% - Afternoon, 52%
Days with temperature over 90°F, 29
Days with temperature under 32°F, 24
Temperature Averages
Month |
High |
Low |
January |
33°F |
22°F |
March |
49°F |
30°F |
May |
66°F |
43°F |
July |
82°F |
55°F |
Sept. |
73°F |
46°F |
Nov. |
41°F |
29°F |
Weather Summary of the Spokane Region:
- Jan 20s; light to moderate snowfall
- Feb 30s; light to moderate snowfall
- Mar 30-40s; light snowfall; light to moderate rain; snow melt
- Apr 40-50s; light to moderate rain; snow melt
- May 50-60s; light to moderate rain
- Jun 70-80s; light rain; drying
- Jul 80-90s; rather dry
- Aug 80-90s; rather dry
- Sep 70-80s; rather dry
- Oct 50-60s; light rain and snow
- Nov 30-40s; light snowfall
- Dec 20-30s; light to moderate snowfall
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Transportation |
- By Plane
Spokane International Airport offers a variety of services to meet traveling needs. This airport is the second largest commercial service airport in the State of Washington. The 4,800-acre facility is served by ten airlines that operate 70 daily departures providing nonstop service to 15 major destinations.
- By Train
Spokane’s Amtrak Station offers daily connecting train service to points West, East and South. Reservations required for all trains. See your travel agent, call 1-800-USA-RAIL, or visit amtrak.com for reservations and fare information.
- By Bus
Busses run daily through Spokane connecting to points West, East and South
- Connecting Seattle - Spokane - Boise service operated by Northwest Trailways.
- Portland - Eugene service operated by Oregon Coachways.
- By Car
Spokane is located just off I-90, Washington's main east-west interstate. U.S. 2 can be used as an alternative scenic route from western Washington. U.S. 395 is the main route from Canada south to Spokane and then on south through the agriculturally rich part of the state called the Palouse. U.S. 195 connects to Lewiston, Idaho and points south.
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Airport Information and Contact Numbers |
Spokane International Airport
can be accessed through their web site.
Airport Shuttle (509) 535-6979
Administration (509) 455-6455
Spokane Airways (general aviation/FBO) (509) 838-3658
Alaska Air Lines (800) 426-0333
America West Airlines (800) 235-9292
Big Sky Airlines (800) 237-7788
Delta Air Lines (800) 221-1212
Frontier Airlines(800) 432-1359
Horizon Air(800) 547-9308
Northwest Airlines (800) 225-2525
Southwest Airlines (800) 435-9792
United Airlines (800) 241-6522
Air Cargo Services
DHL Express (800) 225-5345
Menlo Worldwide Forwarding (800) 443-6379
Federal Express (800) 238-5355
United Parcel Service (800) 742-5877 |
Felts Field located four miles Northeast of the city center is Spokane’s General Aviation Airport. 320 aircraft are based here with more than 72,000 annual aircraft operations. Access them here.
- Airport Administration (509) 455-6455
- Aviation (general aviation/FBO) (509) 535-9011
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Train and Rail Information & Contact Numbers |
Amtrak
1-800-872-7245
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
1-800-795-2673
Union Pacific
1-888-870-8777 |
Bus Information & Contact Numbers |
City and Surrounding Area Bus Services
Spokane Transit Authority
(509) 456-7277
Greyhound
1-800-231-2222
Northwestern Trailways
1-800-366-3830
Silver Eagle Charters
(509) 487-6903
Wheatland Express
(509) 334-2200
Vanpool and Rideshare
(509) 326-7665
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Rental Car Contacts |
Avis
(509) 747-8081
Dollar Rent A Car
(509) 747-2191
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
(509)747-0343
Hertz
(509)747-3101
National Car Rental
(509) 624-8995
Thrifty Rental
(509) 838-8223, 1-800-847-4389
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Truck Rentals |
Budget Trucks
(509) 483-2900, 1-800-467-9337
Penske Truck East
(509) 535-3611
Thrifty Rental
(509) 891-7778
U-Haul
(509) 624-3147 |
Taxi Services |
AAA Taxi Service Inc
3258 1/2 E Sprague Ave • (509) 534-9644
Black & White Taxi
2810 W Sunset Blvd • (509) 928-8690
Inland Taxi
1918 N Monroe St. • (509) 326-8294
Lilac City Cab
2810 W Sunset Blvd • (509) 838-9800
Northtown Cab
PO BOX 4843 • (509) 482-7088
Opportunity Taxi
1617 N Lee St. • (509) 536-4015
South Hill Cab & Limo
176 S Perry St • (509) 535-2256
Spokane Cab
704 E Pacific Ave • (509) 535-253
Transx
(509) 536-1666
Provides a 24-hour taxi service
U-City Taxicab
176 S Perry St • (509) 924-1499
United Cabs Inc
PO Box 4843 • (509) 534-4708
Valley Taxi
PO Box 4843 • (509) 535-7007
Yellow Checker Cab
2810 W Sunset Blvd • (509) 624-4171
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Limousine Services |
Elegant Fox Limousine
1723 S Ray St • (509) 534-3665
Appleway Limousine
11006 E Sprague Ave • (509) 924-5050
Australian Limousine
11916 E Sprague Ave • (509) 924-9232
Embassy Limousine
3728 E Bridgeport Ave • (509) 325-5932
Executive Limousine
421 S Division St. • (509) 624-5128
Automobile renting & leasing
Spokane Limousine
PO Box 19043 • (509) 747-923
South Hill Cab & Limo
176 S Perry St. • (509) 535-2256 |