Sunset Beach, OR
Unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon
Sunset Beach is a small unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon. It is 4.9 miles S of Gearhart, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 97146.
Sunset Beach at a glance
- State
- Oregon
- County
- Clatsop County
- ZIP code
- 97146
- Nearest town
- Gearhart (4.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.1014, -123.9292
Weather in Sunset Beach now
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Sunset Beach weather by the hour
Sunset Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset Beach.
This week in Sunset Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Beach
What is the weather usually like in Sunset Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 71°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 70.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,785 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FT CLATSOP NATL MEM, OR US (USC00353014), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset Beach.
Sunset Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:43 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:25 AM | 7:23 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:26 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:40 AM | 8:43 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:22 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| July | 5:38 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 6:52 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:31 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 4:45 PM | 9 h 30 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:32 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 71°F (22°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 70.3 inches (1,785 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Sunset Beach is June to 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 Beach
The closest live webcam is Astoria: US101 at Camp Rilea, 1.4 miles N of Sunset Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Beach.
Do you know Sunset Beach? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Sunset Beach special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Sunset Beach, OR
Tap any road on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sunset Beach Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Towns near Sunset Beach
Other communities near Sunset Beach
Questions about Sunset Beach
Where is Sunset Beach, OR?
Sunset Beach is an unincorporated community in Clatsop County, Oregon, 4.9 miles S of Gearhart.
What county is Sunset Beach in?
Sunset Beach is in Clatsop County, Oregon.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Beach, OR?
The ZIP code for Sunset Beach is 97146.
What is the nearest town to Sunset Beach?
Gearhart, 4.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset Beach?
Yes. The closest is Astoria: US101 at Camp Rilea, 1.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset Beach?
August, with an average high of 71°F (22°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset Beach?
February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset Beach?
About 70.3 inches (1,785 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Sunset Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunset Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset Beach have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
Last updated: