Ethel, WA

Unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington

Ethel is a small unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington. It is 3.4 miles N of Onalaska, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98542.

Ethel at a glance

State
Washington
County
Lewis County
ZIP code
98542
Nearest town
Onalaska (3.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.5322, -122.7392

Weather in Ethel now

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Ethel weather by the hour

Ethel weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ethel

What is the weather usually like in Ethel?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

29°43°58°72°86°46°35°Jan51°34°Feb56°38°Mar61°41°Apr68°46°May72°50°Jun79°52°Jul81°51°Aug75°47°Sep62°42°Oct51°37°Nov45°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

9.2"Jan6.3"Feb7.3"Mar6.3"Apr4.2"May3.5"Jun1.0"Jul1.2"Aug2.9"Sep6.3"Oct9.9"Nov9.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TOLEDO FAA AP, WA US (USW00024241), adjusted for the elevation of Ethel.

Ethel weather month by month

January
46° 35°F
9.2 in of rain
February
51° 34°F
6.3 in of rain
March
56° 38°F
7.3 in of rain
April
61° 41°F
6.3 in of rain
May
68° 46°F
4.2 in of rain
June
72° 50°F
3.5 in of rain
July
79° 52°F
1.0 in of rain
August
81° 51°F
1.2 in of rain
September
75° 47°F
2.9 in of rain
October
62° 42°F
6.3 in of rain
November
51° 37°F
9.9 in of rain
December
45° 35°F
9.1 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Ethel through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM4:52 PM9 h 3 min
February7:12 AM5:37 PM10 h 25 min
March7:21 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
April6:21 AM8:00 PM13 h 38 min
May5:34 AM8:39 PM15 h 5 min
June5:15 AM9:07 PM15 h 52 min
July5:31 AM9:02 PM15 h 30 min
August6:08 AM8:22 PM14 h 14 min
September6:47 AM7:24 PM12 h 36 min
October7:27 AM6:25 PM10 h 58 min
November7:11 AM4:39 PM9 h 27 min
December7:46 AM4:25 PM8 h 39 min

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

What is the weather like in Ethel?

Ethel has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).

It gets about 67.3 inches (1,708 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Ethel 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 Ethel

The closest live webcam is Marys Corner: US12 at MP 69.15: Jackson Hwy, 4.1 miles W of Ethel.

Marys Corner: US12 at MP 69.15: Jackson HwyMarys Corner · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Marys Corner › West: US12 at MP 69.15: Jackson HwyMarys Corner · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Marys Corner › East: US12 at MP 69.15: Jackson HwyMarys Corner · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Marys Corner › South: US12 at MP 69.15: Jackson HwyMarys Corner · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Marys Corner › North: US12 at MP 69.15: Jackson HwyMarys Corner · 4.1 mi WOn Windy
Napavine › East: Ed Carlson Memorial - S Lewis County Airport EastNapavine · 5.0 mi SWOn Windy
Napavine › North: Ed Carlson Memorial - S Lewis County Airport NorthNapavine · 5.0 mi SWOn Windy
Napavine › West: Ed Carlson Memorial - S Lewis County Airport WestNapavine · 5.0 mi SWOn Windy
Chehalis: I-5 at MP 68.4: US 12 InterchangeChehalis · 6.6 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ethel

Where is Ethel, WA?

Ethel is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington, 3.4 miles N of Onalaska.

What county is Ethel in?

Ethel is in Lewis County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Ethel, WA?

The ZIP code for Ethel is 98542.

What is the nearest town to Ethel?

Onalaska, 3.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ethel?

Yes. The closest is Marys Corner: US12 at MP 69.15: Jackson Hwy, 4.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ethel?

August, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Ethel?

February, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).

How much does it rain in Ethel?

About 67.3 inches (1,708 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Ethel?

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

When is the best time to visit Ethel?

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

What climate does Ethel have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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