Houghton, WA
Unincorporated community in King County, Washington
Houghton is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 1.3 miles SW of Yarrow Point, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98033.
Houghton at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- ZIP code
- 98033
- Nearest town
- Yarrow Point (1.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.6611, -122.2047
Weather in Houghton now
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Houghton weather by the hour
Houghton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Houghton.
This week in Houghton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Houghton
What is the weather usually like in Houghton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 77°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 37.8 inprecipitation per year · 961 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Houghton: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO, WA US (USW00094290), adjusted for the elevation of Houghton.
Houghton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Houghton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:46 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 2 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Houghton?
Houghton has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 37.8 inches (961 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Houghton 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 Houghton
The closest live webcam is Kirkland: I-405 at MP 16.7: NE 59th St, 0.8 miles E of Houghton.
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Other communities near Houghton
- Boddy1.5 mi SW
- Lucerne1.5 mi SW
- Rose Hill2.0 mi NE
- Snyders Corner2.0 mi E
- Windermere subdivision2.7 mi W
- Juanita2.9 mi N
- University Village subdivision3.1 mi W
- Overlake3.2 mi E
- Clyde3.2 mi S
- Firloch3.3 mi NE
- Pontiac subdivision3.3 mi W
- Hawthorne Hills subdivision3.3 mi W
- View Ridge3.4 mi W
- Earlmont3.4 mi NE
- Willows3.9 mi NE
Questions about Houghton
Where is Houghton, WA?
Houghton is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 1.3 miles SW of Yarrow Point.
What county is Houghton in?
Houghton is in King County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Houghton, WA?
The ZIP code for Houghton is 98033.
What is the nearest town to Houghton?
Yarrow Point, 1.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Houghton?
Yes. The closest is Kirkland: I-405 at MP 16.7: NE 59th St, 0.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Houghton?
August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Houghton?
February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Houghton?
About 37.8 inches (961 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Houghton?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Houghton?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Houghton have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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