Electron, WA
Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington
Electron is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 2.2 miles SW of Kapowsin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98360.
Electron at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- ZIP code
- 98360
- Nearest town
- Kapowsin (2.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.9928, -122.1931
Weather in Electron now
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Electron weather by the hour
Electron weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Electron.
This week in Electron
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Electron
What is the weather usually like in Electron?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 76°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 33°F average low
- 45.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,146 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Electron: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCMILLIN RSVR, WA US (USC00455224), adjusted for the elevation of Electron.
Electron weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Electron through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:35 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:21 PM | 8 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Electron?
Electron has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Electron 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 Electron
The closest live webcam is Edgewood: Mount Rainier, 8.9 miles NW of Electron.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Electron.
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Questions about Electron
Where is Electron, WA?
Electron is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 2.2 miles SW of Kapowsin.
What county is Electron in?
Electron is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Electron, WA?
The ZIP code for Electron is 98360.
What is the nearest town to Electron?
Kapowsin, 2.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Electron?
Yes. The closest is Edgewood: Mount Rainier, 8.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Electron?
August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Electron?
December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Electron?
About 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Electron?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Electron?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Electron have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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