Sunset, OR
Unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon
Sunset is a small unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon. It is 3.5 miles W of Halfway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97840.
Sunset at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Baker County
- ZIP code
- 97840
- Nearest town
- Halfway (3.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 44.8953, -117.0428
Weather in Sunset now
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Sunset weather by the hour
Sunset weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset.
This week in Sunset
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset
What is the weather usually like in Sunset?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 19°F average low
- 21.3 inprecipitation per year · 540 mm
- 62.3 insnowfall per year · 158 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station HALFWAY, OR US (USC00353604), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset.
Sunset weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:20 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| February | 6:46 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 31 min |
| March | 6:58 AM | 6:55 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:34 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| May | 5:17 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 54 min |
| June | 4:59 AM | 8:38 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| July | 5:14 AM | 8:33 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| August | 5:49 AM | 7:56 PM | 14 h 6 min |
| September | 6:25 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 34 min |
| October | 7:02 AM | 6:04 PM | 11 h 2 min |
| November | 6:44 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 36 min |
| December | 7:17 AM | 4:09 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sunset?
Sunset has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 19°F (-7°C).
It gets about 21.3 inches (540 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 62 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Sunset is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Sunset
The closest live webcam is Pine: OR86 at Halfway Valley, 5.6 miles SW of Sunset.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset.
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Questions about Sunset
Where is Sunset, OR?
Sunset is an unincorporated community in Baker County, Oregon, 3.5 miles W of Halfway.
What county is Sunset in?
Sunset is in Baker County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset, OR?
The ZIP code for Sunset is 97840.
What is the nearest town to Sunset?
Halfway, 3.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset?
Yes. The closest is Pine: OR86 at Halfway Valley, 5.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset?
January, with an average low of 19°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset?
About 21.3 inches (540 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Sunset?
Yes, about 62 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Sunset?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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