Happy Valley, WA

Unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington

Happy Valley is a small unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington. It is 2.7 miles N of Bellingham, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98229.

Happy Valley at a glance

State
Washington
County
Whatcom County
ZIP code
98229
Nearest town
Bellingham (2.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
48.7147, -122.4664

Weather in Happy Valley now

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Happy Valley weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Happy Valley

What is the weather usually like in Happy Valley?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°43°55°68°80°48°35°Jan50°35°Feb54°38°Mar59°42°Apr65°46°May70°51°Jun75°54°Jul75°54°Aug69°50°Sep60°44°Oct52°39°Nov47°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.6"Jan3.1"Feb3.4"Mar2.8"Apr2.3"May1.6"Jun1.0"Jul1.1"Aug2.0"Sep3.9"Oct5.7"Nov4.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELLINGHAM 3 SSW, WA US (USC00450587), adjusted for the elevation of Happy Valley.

Happy Valley weather month by month

January
48° 35°F
4.6 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
February
50° 35°F
3.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
54° 38°F
3.4 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
April
59° 42°F
2.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
65° 46°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
70° 51°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
75° 54°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
75° 54°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
69° 50°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
60° 44°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
52° 39°F
5.7 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
47° 35°F
4.5 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Happy Valley through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:55 AM4:43 PM8 h 48 min
February7:15 AM5:32 PM10 h 17 min
March7:20 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:16 AM8:03 PM13 h 46 min
May5:26 AM8:46 PM15 h 20 min
June5:04 AM9:16 PM16 h 12 min
July5:21 AM9:10 PM15 h 48 min
August6:01 AM8:26 PM14 h 24 min
September6:45 AM7:24 PM12 h 38 min
October7:29 AM6:22 PM10 h 52 min
November7:17 AM4:31 PM9 h 14 min
December7:54 AM4:15 PM8 h 21 min

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

What is the weather like in Happy Valley?

Happy Valley has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 36.0 inches (913 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Happy Valley 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 Happy Valley

The closest live webcam is Happy Valley: Interstate 5, 0.4 miles W of Happy Valley.

Happy Valley: Interstate 5unknown · 0.4 mi WOn Windy
Bellingham › North: I-5 at MP 250.3: South of Old Fairhaven Parkway NBBellingham · 0.6 mi SWOn Windy
Bellingham: I-5 at MP 251.8: Samish Way SB OnrampBellingham · 1.0 mi NOn Windy
Bellingham: I-5 at MP 252.2: Samish Way NB OnrampBellingham · 1.4 mi NOn Windy
Bellingham: I-5 at MP 253: Lakeway DrBellingham · 2.2 mi NOn Windy
BellinghamBellingham · 2.3 mi WOn Windy
BellinghamBellingham · 2.3 mi WOn Windy
Bellingham: I-5 at MP 253.6: Iowa StBellingham · 2.8 mi NOn Windy
Bellingham › South-westBellingham · 3.2 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Happy Valley.

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Map of Happy Valley, WA

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Questions about Happy Valley

Where is Happy Valley, WA?

Happy Valley is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington, 2.7 miles N of Bellingham.

What county is Happy Valley in?

Happy Valley is in Whatcom County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Happy Valley, WA?

The ZIP code for Happy Valley is 98229.

What is the nearest town to Happy Valley?

Bellingham, 2.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Happy Valley?

Yes. The closest is Happy Valley: Interstate 5, 0.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Happy Valley?

July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Happy Valley?

January, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Happy Valley?

About 36.0 inches (913 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Happy Valley?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Happy Valley?

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

What climate does Happy Valley have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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