Elk, WA

Unincorporated community in Spokane County, Washington

Elk is a small unincorporated community in Spokane County, Washington. It is 8.4 miles SW of Deer Park, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99009.

Elk at a glance

State
Washington
County
Spokane County
ZIP code
99009
Nearest town
Deer Park (8.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
48.0164, -117.2756

Weather in Elk now

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Elk weather by the hour

Elk weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Elk

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elk

What is the weather usually like in Elk?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

16°34°53°71°89°34°21°Jan39°22°Feb49°27°Mar58°32°Apr67°39°May73°44°Jun84°48°Jul84°47°Aug74°40°Sep58°32°Oct42°26°Nov33°21°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.9"Jan1.6"Feb2.3"Mar1.9"Apr1.9"May1.9"Jun0.6"Jul0.7"Aug0.8"Sep2.0"Oct2.8"Nov3.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DEER PARK AP, WA US (USW00094119), adjusted for the elevation of Elk.

Elk weather month by month

January
34° 21°F
2.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
39° 22°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
March
49° 27°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
April
58° 32°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
67° 39°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
73° 44°F
1.9 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
84° 48°F
0.6 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
84° 47°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
74° 40°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
58° 32°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
November
42° 26°F
2.8 in of rain · 9 wet days
December
33° 21°F
3.1 in of rain · 9 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Elk through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:31 AM4:25 PM8 h 53 min
February6:53 AM5:13 PM10 h 20 min
March6:59 AM6:56 PM11 h 56 min
April5:57 AM7:41 PM13 h 43 min
May5:07 AM8:23 PM15 h 15 min
June4:46 AM8:52 PM16 h 5 min
July5:03 AM8:46 PM15 h 42 min
August5:42 AM8:04 PM14 h 21 min
September6:25 AM7:03 PM12 h 37 min
October7:07 AM6:02 PM10 h 54 min
November6:54 AM4:13 PM9 h 18 min
December7:30 AM3:58 PM8 h 27 min

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

What is the weather like in Elk?

Elk has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 21°F (-6°C).

It gets about 22.5 inches (572 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Elk 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 Elk

The closest live webcam is Riverside: US 2 at MP 310.1: Deer Park-Milan Rd, 4.7 miles SW of Elk.

Riverside: US 2 at MP 310.1: Deer Park-Milan RdRiverside · 4.7 mi SWOn Windy
Deer Park › East: Mount SpokaneDeer Park · 7.8 mi SWOn Windy
Deer Park › West: Municipal Airport WestDeer Park · 7.8 mi SWOn Windy
Deer Park › South: Municipal Airport SoutheastDeer Park · 7.8 mi SWOn Windy
Deer Park › North: Municipal Airport NorthDeer Park · 7.8 mi SWOn Windy
Deer Park › North: US 395 at MP 188.1: Loon Lake Summit (1)Deer Park · 14.9 mi WOn Windy
Deer Park › North: US 395 at MP 188.1: Loon Lake Summit (2)Deer Park · 14.9 mi WOn Windy
Deer Park › North: US 395 at MP 188.1: Loon Lake Summit (3)Deer Park · 14.9 mi WOn Windy
Deer Park › North: US 395 at MP 188.1: Loon Lake Summit (4)Deer Park · 14.9 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Elk

Where is Elk, WA?

Elk is an unincorporated community in Spokane County, Washington, 8.4 miles SW of Deer Park.

What county is Elk in?

Elk is in Spokane County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Elk, WA?

The ZIP code for Elk is 99009.

What is the nearest town to Elk?

Deer Park, 8.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Elk?

Yes. The closest is Riverside: US 2 at MP 310.1: Deer Park-Milan Rd, 4.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Elk?

July, with an average high of 84°F (29°C).

What is the coldest month in Elk?

January, with an average low of 21°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Elk?

About 22.5 inches (572 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Elk?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Elk?

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

What climate does Elk have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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