Capitol Hill, WA
Unincorporated community in King County, Washington
Capitol Hill is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 1.6 miles W of Seattle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98102.
Capitol Hill at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- ZIP code
- 98102
- Nearest town
- Seattle (1.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.6236, -122.3183
Weather in Capitol Hill now
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Capitol Hill weather by the hour
Capitol Hill weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Capitol Hill.
This week in Capitol Hill
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Capitol Hill
What is the weather usually like in Capitol Hill?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 77°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 37.8 inprecipitation per year · 961 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Capitol Hill: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO, WA US (USW00094290), adjusted for the elevation of Capitol Hill.
Capitol Hill weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Capitol Hill through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:46 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Capitol Hill?
Capitol Hill has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 37.8 inches (961 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Capitol Hill 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 Capitol Hill
The closest live webcam is Seattle: I-5 at MP 166.7: Mercer St Express Lanes, 0.5 miles W of Capitol Hill.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Capitol Hill.
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Map of Capitol Hill, WA
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Other communities near Capitol Hill
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- Yesler Terrace1.6 mi S
- Yesler Terrace1.6 mi S
- Madison Park2.0 mi NE
- Latona2.2 mi N
- Wallingford2.3 mi N
- Queen Anne2.3 mi W
- Ross2.6 mi NW
- University3.0 mi N
- University Village subdivision3.5 mi NE
- Ravenna3.7 mi N
- Ravenna3.7 mi N
- Interbay3.8 mi W
- Phinney3.9 mi NW
- Hawthorne Hills subdivision3.9 mi NE
Questions about Capitol Hill
Where is Capitol Hill, WA?
Capitol Hill is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 1.6 miles W of Seattle.
What county is Capitol Hill in?
Capitol Hill is in King County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Capitol Hill, WA?
The ZIP code for Capitol Hill is 98102.
What is the nearest town to Capitol Hill?
Seattle, 1.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Capitol Hill?
Yes. The closest is Seattle: I-5 at MP 166.7: Mercer St Express Lanes, 0.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Capitol Hill?
August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Capitol Hill?
February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Capitol Hill?
About 37.8 inches (961 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Capitol Hill?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Capitol Hill?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Capitol Hill have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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