Dockton, WA

Unincorporated community in King County, Washington

Dockton is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 2.7 miles N of Vashon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98070.

Dockton at a glance

State
Washington
County
King County
ZIP code
98070
Nearest town
Vashon (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.3719, -122.4581

Weather in Dockton now

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Dockton weather by the hour

Dockton weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Dockton

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Dockton

What is the weather usually like in Dockton?

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 Dockton: 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 Dockton.

Dockton 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 Dockton through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:50 AM4:48 PM8 h 58 min
February7:12 AM5:35 PM10 h 22 min
March7:20 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM8:00 PM13 h 41 min
May5:30 AM8:41 PM15 h 10 min
June5:10 AM9:10 PM15 h 59 min
July5:27 AM9:04 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
December7:48 AM4:21 PM8 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Dockton?

Dockton 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 Dockton 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 Dockton

The closest live webcam is Des Moines: North Hill › North: WSF Tahlequah @ SW Tahlequah Rd, 3.5 miles SW of Dockton.

Des Moines: North Hill › North: WSF Tahlequah @ SW Tahlequah RdDes Moines · 3.5 mi SWOn Windy
Des Moines: North Hill › South: WSF Tahlequah Ferry HoldingDes Moines · 3.5 mi SWOn Windy
Tacoma › North: WSF Point Defiance BoothTacoma · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy
Tacoma › North: WSF Point Defiance HoldingTacoma · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy
Gig Harbor: SR 16 at MP 12.3: WollochetGig Harbor · 7.1 mi SWOn Windy
Gig Harbor: SR 16 at MP 10.7: Olympic DriveGig Harbor · 7.2 mi SWOn Windy
Gig Harbor: SR 16 at MP 13.2: RosedaleGig Harbor · 7.3 mi WOn Windy
Gig Harbor: SR 16 at MP 14.7: Burnham DriveGig Harbor · 7.4 mi WOn Windy
Fife: SR 16 at MP 9.7: 36th StreetFife · 7.4 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Dockton

Where is Dockton, WA?

Dockton is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 2.7 miles N of Vashon.

What county is Dockton in?

Dockton is in King County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Dockton, WA?

The ZIP code for Dockton is 98070.

What is the nearest town to Dockton?

Vashon, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Dockton?

Yes. The closest is Des Moines: North Hill › North: WSF Tahlequah @ SW Tahlequah Rd, 3.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Dockton?

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

What is the coldest month in Dockton?

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

How much does it rain in Dockton?

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

Does it snow in Dockton?

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

When is the best time to visit Dockton?

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

What climate does Dockton have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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