cheney

visitors guide.

CLIMATE OF CHENEY


Cheney, Washington gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. In winter, Cheney averages 44 inches of snow per year, but not all at once! All-weather tires are generally sufficient, and the City is able to plow the entire town in 24 hours.

FOUR SEASONS

On average, there are 177 sunny days per year in Cheney.

Summer daytime temperatures range from the low 80s to the mid-90s. With its low humidity, Cheney’s hot summer temperatures are more tolerable than many other places. At 2,300 feet, Cheney’s summer nighttime temperatures will drop into the low 60s to low 50s.

Winter daytime temperatures range from the 20s to low 30s. Periodic cold snaps can drop day temperatures into the single digits. Winter nights will range from teens to mid-20s. It is not unusual to hit zero at least once a winter, and those cold snaps can bring nights into the minus zero range. The sun comes out in the winter, and shining on the hills makes for spectacular views. On the other hand, high pressure domes in winter can lock us into several days of fog and low clouds, though the buildup of frost on trees and shrubs is beautiful.

The prevailing winds are from the southwest, but our warmest summer and coldest winter winds come from the northeast. Overall, depending on where you live in town, the temperatures in Cheney will be 2 to 4 degrees cooler than the official Spokane reading.

GETTING AROUND, LIVING, AND PLAYING IN CHENEY

GETTING AROUND, LIVING, AND PLAYING IN CHENEY


Cheney is a good walking town. Off the main street, traffic is generally light. Cheney is shaped like a pie with a wedge cut out, and that means you can walk from the southwest neighborhood to the northeast shopping district in less than an hour by crossing through the university. EWU’s campus is a wonderful place to walk in all seasons.

Cheney is served by the Spokane Transit Authority (STA) bus system. We are currently served by routes #64 Cheney/West Plains, #67 Swoop Loop, and #68 Cheney Loop, as well as #662 EWU North Express, #663 EWU VTC Express, and #664 EWU South Hill Express. The EWU PUB, K Street, and Betz Road stops are primary, but there are several others in town, depending on the route. You can learn all about riding buses, routes, schedules, and paratransit options at the STA website, www.spokanetransit.com.

Bicycles don’t have many dedicated lanes, but there are plenty of routes across town that are good for peddling. Plus, cyclists can quickly go from town to the Columbia Plateau trail or bike along country roads.

Conveniently located 20 minutes from the Spokane International Airport. While driving is the quickest, there is a bus route that can take you to the airport from Cheney in 40 minutes. For more information on the Spokane International Airport, please visit the airport website: www.spokaneairports.net.

city parks

  • GOLDEN HILLS PARK

    Corner of Golden Hills and Sunrise Dr.

    Amenities:

    Playground, gazebo

  • SUTTON PARK

    815 Washington St.

    Amenities:

    Picnic shelters, BBQs, playgrounds, horseshoe pit, restrooms, gazebo

  • SALNAVE PARK

    No official address. Off of Salnave Rd between Presley and Eplin St.

    Amenities:

    Picnic shelters, BBQ, playground, baseball fields, softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, restrooms

  • MOOS FIELD

    Corner of 2nd and 3rd Streets, off of Salnave and Washington

    Amenities:

    Baseball fields, softball fields, restrooms

  • HIBBARD PARK

    2711 Bethany St.

    Amenities:

    Basketball court, playground

  • HAGELIN PARK

    711 Cedar St.

    Amenities:

    Picnic shelters, BBQ, playground, swimming pool, restrooms

  • VETERAN’S PARK

    612 4th St

    Amenities:

    Picnic shelter, BBQ, playground, restrooms

  • CEDAR STREET PARK

    711 Cedar St.

    Amenities:

    Sand Volleyball and Tennis courts

  • CENTENNIAL PARK

    1812 E. 7th

    Amenities:

    Picnic shelter, BBQ, playground, soccer fields, horseshoe pit, restrooms

To learn more about recreation options check out these quick links: