Dewey, WA
Unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington
Dewey is a small unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington. It is 3.3 miles SW of Bellingham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98226.
Dewey at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Whatcom County
- ZIP code
- 98226
- Nearest town
- Bellingham (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.7933, -122.4283
Weather in Dewey now
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Dewey weather by the hour
Dewey weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Dewey.
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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dewey
What is the weather usually like in Dewey?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 73°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 34.7 inprecipitation per year · 882 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Dewey: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELLINGHAM INTL AP, WA US (USW00024217), adjusted for the elevation of Dewey.
Dewey weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Dewey through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 4:43 PM | 8 h 47 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:46 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| June | 5:03 AM | 9:16 PM | 16 h 12 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 49 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 25 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:29 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| November | 7:17 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 13 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:15 PM | 8 h 20 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Dewey?
Dewey has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 34.7 inches (882 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Dewey 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 Dewey
The closest live webcam is Bellingham: I-5 at MP 254.9: Sunset Dr, 2.2 miles SW of Dewey.
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Questions about Dewey
Where is Dewey, WA?
Dewey is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington, 3.3 miles SW of Bellingham.
What county is Dewey in?
Dewey is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Dewey, WA?
The ZIP code for Dewey is 98226.
What is the nearest town to Dewey?
Bellingham, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Dewey?
Yes. The closest is Bellingham: I-5 at MP 254.9: Sunset Dr, 2.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Dewey?
August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Dewey?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Dewey?
About 34.7 inches (882 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Dewey?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Dewey?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Dewey have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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