Cove, WA

Unincorporated community in King County, Washington

Cove is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 3.7 miles SE of Vashon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98070.

Cove at a glance

State
Washington
County
King County
ZIP code
98070
Nearest town
Vashon (3.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.4522, -122.5067

Weather in Cove now

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Cove weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Cove.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Cove

What is the weather usually like in Cove?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°45°58°70°83°48°38°Jan50°38°Feb54°40°Mar59°43°Apr66°49°May71°53°Jun77°57°Jul78°57°Aug72°54°Sep60°47°Oct52°41°Nov47°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.8"Jan3.8"Feb4.2"Mar3.2"Apr1.9"May1.4"Jun0.6"Jul1.0"Aug1.6"Sep3.9"Oct6.3"Nov5.7"Dec

Best time to visit Cove: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEATTLE TACOMA INTL AP, WA US (USW00024233), adjusted for the elevation of Cove.

Cove weather month by month

January
48° 38°F
5.8 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
February
50° 38°F
3.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
March
54° 40°F
4.2 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
59° 43°F
3.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
66° 49°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
71° 53°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
77° 57°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
78° 57°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
72° 54°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
60° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
52° 41°F
6.3 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
47° 37°F
5.7 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Cove through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:50 AM4:48 PM8 h 57 min
February7:12 AM5:35 PM10 h 22 min
March7:20 AM7:17 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM8:01 PM13 h 42 min
May5:30 AM8:42 PM15 h 11 min
June5:10 AM9:10 PM16 h 0 min
July5:27 AM9:05 PM15 h 37 min
August6:05 AM8:23 PM14 h 18 min
September6:46 AM7:23 PM12 h 37 min
October7:27 AM6:23 PM10 h 56 min
November7:13 AM4:35 PM9 h 22 min
December7:49 AM4:21 PM8 h 32 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Cove?

Cove has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 39.3 inches (999 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Cove 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 Cove

The closest live webcam is Bainbridge Island › East: WSF Southworth Ferry Holding, 4.1 miles N of Cove.

Bainbridge Island › East: WSF Southworth Ferry HoldingBainbridge Island · 4.1 mi NOn Windy
Bainbridge Island › West: WSF Southworth Ferry TerminalBainbridge Island · 4.1 mi NOn Windy
Burien › South: WSF Vashon Hwy & 112th (South)Burien · 4.2 mi NEOn Windy
Burien › North: WSF Vashon Hwy & 112th (North)Burien · 4.3 mi NEOn Windy
Burien › South: WSF Vashon Ferry Holding (South)Burien · 4.5 mi NEOn Windy
Seattle › North: WSF Fauntleroy Way looking NorthSeattle · 7.2 mi NEOn Windy
Seattle › West: WSF Fauntleroy Ferry HoldingSeattle · 7.2 mi NEOn Windy
Seattle › North: WSF Fauntleroy Trenton St looking NorthSeattle · 7.3 mi NEOn Windy
Purdy: SR 302 at MP 15.8: SR 302 SpurPurdy · 7.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Cove.

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Questions about Cove

Where is Cove, WA?

Cove is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 3.7 miles SE of Vashon.

What county is Cove in?

Cove is in King County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Cove, WA?

The ZIP code for Cove is 98070.

What is the nearest town to Cove?

Vashon, 3.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Cove?

Yes. The closest is Bainbridge Island › East: WSF Southworth Ferry Holding, 4.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Cove?

August, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Cove?

December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Cove?

About 39.3 inches (999 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Cove?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Cove?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Cove have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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