Durham, WA
Unincorporated community in King County, Washington
Durham is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 4.5 miles W of Ravensdale, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98051.
Durham at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- ZIP code
- 98051
- Nearest town
- Ravensdale (4.5 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.3383, -121.8897
Weather in Durham now
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Durham weather by the hour
Durham weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Durham.
This week in Durham
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Durham
What is the weather usually like in Durham?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 76°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 33°F average low
- 85.2 inprecipitation per year · 2,164 mm
- 17.5 insnowfall per year · 44 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Durham: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station PALMER 3 ESE, WA US (USC00456295), adjusted for the elevation of Durham.
Durham weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Durham through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 4:46 PM | 8 h 58 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:32 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:16 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 59 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 33 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Durham?
Durham has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 85.2 inches (2,164 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 18 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Durham 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 Durham
The closest live webcam is Maple Valley: SR 169 at MP 10.9: SE 276th St, 6.2 miles W of Durham.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Durham.
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Questions about Durham
Where is Durham, WA?
Durham is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 4.5 miles W of Ravensdale.
What county is Durham in?
Durham is in King County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Durham, WA?
The ZIP code for Durham is 98051.
What is the nearest town to Durham?
Ravensdale, 4.5 miles away.
Are there webcams near Durham?
Yes. The closest is Maple Valley: SR 169 at MP 10.9: SE 276th St, 6.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Durham?
August, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Durham?
December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Durham?
About 85.2 inches (2,164 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Durham?
Yes, about 18 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Durham?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Durham have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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