Ketron, WA

Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington

Ketron is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 0.8 miles W of Ketron Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98498.

Ketron at a glance

State
Washington
County
Pierce County
ZIP code
98498
Nearest town
Ketron Island (0.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.1544, -122.6169

Weather in Ketron now

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Ketron weather by the hour

Ketron weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Ketron

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Ketron

What is the weather usually like in Ketron?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

31°44°56°69°81°46°36°Jan48°37°Feb53°38°Mar58°41°Apr65°47°May70°51°Jun76°54°Jul76°54°Aug70°51°Sep59°46°Oct51°40°Nov46°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.1"Jan4.1"Feb4.6"Mar3.4"Apr2.1"May1.4"Jun0.7"Jul0.9"Aug1.5"Sep4.3"Oct7.2"Nov5.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TACOMA NARROWS AP, WA US (USW00094274), adjusted for the elevation of Ketron.

Ketron weather month by month

January
46° 36°F
6.1 in of rain · 13 wet days
February
48° 37°F
4.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
53° 38°F
4.6 in of rain · 12 wet days
April
58° 41°F
3.4 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
65° 47°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
70° 51°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
76° 54°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
76° 54°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
70° 51°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
59° 46°F
4.3 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
51° 40°F
7.2 in of rain · 11 wet days
December
46° 36°F
5.8 in of rain · 12 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Ketron through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:50 AM4:49 PM8 h 59 min
February7:12 AM5:36 PM10 h 23 min
March7:20 AM7:17 PM11 h 56 min
April6:19 AM8:00 PM13 h 41 min
May5:32 AM8:41 PM15 h 9 min
June5:12 AM9:09 PM15 h 57 min
July5:28 AM9:04 PM15 h 35 min
August6:06 AM8:23 PM14 h 17 min
September6:47 AM7:24 PM12 h 36 min
October7:27 AM6:24 PM10 h 56 min
November7:13 AM4:37 PM9 h 24 min
December7:48 AM4:23 PM8 h 34 min

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

What is the weather like in Ketron?

Ketron has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).

It gets about 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Ketron 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 Ketron

The closest live webcam is University Place › North: I-5 at MP 120.8: JBLM Main Gate Rail Crossing, 3.6 miles S of Ketron.

University Place › North: I-5 at MP 120.8: JBLM Main Gate Rail CrossingUniversity Place · 3.6 mi SOn Windy
University Place: I-5 at MP 121.3: JBLM NorthUniversity Place · 3.7 mi SEOn Windy
University Place: I-5 at MP 120.4: JBLM SouthUniversity Place · 3.7 mi SOn Windy
Joint Base Lewis-McChord: I-5 at MP 121.9: Linden Drunknown · 3.7 mi SEOn Windy
Joint Base Lewis-McChord: I-5 at MP 120.8: JBLM Main Gateunknown · 3.7 mi SOn Windy
Lakewood: I-5 at MP 122.6: Berkeley StLakewood · 3.7 mi SEOn Windy
Lakewood: I-5 at MP 122.7: Madigan GateLakewood · 3.8 mi SEOn Windy
Lakewood › South: I-5 at MP 123.1: Maple St SWLakewood · 3.8 mi SEOn Windy
Joint Base Lewis-McChord › North: I-5 @ MP 119.7: Idaho Aveunknown · 3.9 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Ketron

Where is Ketron, WA?

Ketron is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 0.8 miles W of Ketron Island.

What county is Ketron in?

Ketron is in Pierce County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Ketron, WA?

The ZIP code for Ketron is 98498.

What is the nearest town to Ketron?

Ketron Island, 0.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Ketron?

Yes. The closest is University Place › North: I-5 at MP 120.8: JBLM Main Gate Rail Crossing, 3.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Ketron?

July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Ketron?

December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Ketron?

About 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Ketron?

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

When is the best time to visit Ketron?

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

What climate does Ketron have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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