Elwha, WA
Unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington
Elwha is a small unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington. It is 7.8 miles NE of Port Angeles, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98363.
Elwha at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Clallam County
- ZIP code
- 98363
- Nearest town
- Port Angeles (7.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.0608, -123.5931
Weather in Elwha now
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Elwha weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Elwha.
This week in Elwha
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Elwha
What is the weather usually like in Elwha?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 74°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 57.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,470 mm
- 2.0 insnowfall per year · 5 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Elwha: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station ELWHA RS, WA US (USC00452548), adjusted for the elevation of Elwha.
Elwha weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Elwha through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:50 PM | 8 h 53 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 20 min |
| March | 7:24 AM | 7:21 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 8:06 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| May | 5:32 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 15 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:17 PM | 16 h 5 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 42 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 21 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:28 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:32 AM | 6:27 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 18 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 4:23 PM | 8 h 27 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Elwha?
Elwha has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 74°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (0°C).
It gets about 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 2 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Elwha 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 Elwha
The closest live webcam is Clallam › South-west: Hurricane Hill - Mount Olympus, 7.7 miles SE of Elwha.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Elwha.
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Questions about Elwha
Where is Elwha, WA?
Elwha is an unincorporated community in Clallam County, Washington, 7.8 miles NE of Port Angeles.
What county is Elwha in?
Elwha is in Clallam County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Elwha, WA?
The ZIP code for Elwha is 98363.
What is the nearest town to Elwha?
Port Angeles, 7.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Elwha?
Yes. The closest is Clallam › South-west: Hurricane Hill - Mount Olympus, 7.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Elwha?
August, with an average high of 74°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Elwha?
January, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Elwha?
About 57.9 inches (1,470 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Elwha?
Yes, about 2 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Elwha?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Elwha have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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