Essex, WA
Unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington
Essex is a small unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington. It is 0.4 miles SW of Grand Mound, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98544.
Essex at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Thurston County
- ZIP code
- 98544
- Nearest town
- Grand Mound (0.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.8042, -123.0053
Weather in Essex now
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Essex weather by the hour
Essex weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Essex.
This week in Essex
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Essex
What is the weather usually like in Essex?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 41.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,057 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Essex: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CENTRALIA, WA US (USC00451276), adjusted for the elevation of Essex.
Essex weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Essex through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:26 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Essex?
Essex has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 41.6 inches (1,057 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Essex 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 Essex
The closest live webcam is Grand Mound: I-5 at MP 88.3: US 12 Interchange, 0.2 miles SW of Essex.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Essex.
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Questions about Essex
Where is Essex, WA?
Essex is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington, 0.4 miles SW of Grand Mound.
What county is Essex in?
Essex is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Essex, WA?
The ZIP code for Essex is 98544.
What is the nearest town to Essex?
Grand Mound, 0.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Essex?
Yes. The closest is Grand Mound: I-5 at MP 88.3: US 12 Interchange, 0.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Essex?
August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Essex?
February, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Essex?
About 41.6 inches (1,057 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Essex?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Essex?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Essex have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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