Lopez, WA

Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington

Lopez is a small unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington. It is 4.9 miles W of Friday Harbor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98261.

Lopez at a glance

State
Washington
County
San Juan County
ZIP code
98261
Nearest town
Friday Harbor (4.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
48.5239, -122.9133

Weather in Lopez now

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Lopez weather by the hour

Lopez weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Lopez

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Lopez

What is the weather usually like in Lopez?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°44°55°67°78°47°37°Jan49°37°Feb53°38°Mar57°41°Apr64°44°May68°48°Jun72°50°Jul73°50°Aug68°48°Sep58°44°Oct51°40°Nov46°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.7"Jan1.5"Feb1.4"Mar1.0"Apr1.1"May0.8"Jun0.5"Jul0.7"Aug1.0"Sep2.3"Oct3.0"Nov2.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRIDAY HARBOR AP, WA US (USW00094276), adjusted for the elevation of Lopez.

Lopez weather month by month

January
47° 37°F
2.7 in of rain · 8 wet days
February
49° 37°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
March
53° 38°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days
April
57° 41°F
1.0 in of rain · 4 wet days
May
64° 44°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
June
68° 48°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
72° 50°F
0.5 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
73° 50°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
68° 48°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
58° 44°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
November
51° 40°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
December
46° 37°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Lopez through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:56 AM4:46 PM8 h 49 min
February7:16 AM5:34 PM10 h 18 min
March7:22 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM8:04 PM13 h 45 min
May5:28 AM8:47 PM15 h 18 min
June5:07 AM9:17 PM16 h 10 min
July5:24 AM9:11 PM15 h 46 min
August6:04 AM8:27 PM14 h 23 min
September6:47 AM7:25 PM12 h 38 min
October7:30 AM6:24 PM10 h 53 min
November7:18 AM4:34 PM9 h 15 min
December7:55 AM4:18 PM8 h 23 min

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

What is the weather like in Lopez?

Lopez has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 18.5 inches (469 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Lopez 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 Lopez

The closest live webcam is Friday Harbor › North: Lopez Island Airport North, 3.0 miles S of Lopez.

Friday Harbor › North: Lopez Island Airport NorthFriday Harbor · 3.0 mi SOn Windy
Friday Harbor › South: Lopez Island Airport SouthFriday Harbor · 3.0 mi SOn Windy
Friday Harbor › West: Lopez Island Airport WestFriday Harbor · 3.0 mi SOn Windy
Friday Harbor › South: WSF Lopez Ferry ApproachFriday Harbor · 3.4 mi NOn Windy
Friday Harbor › North: WSF Lopez Ferry Holding Looking SouthFriday Harbor · 3.4 mi NEOn Windy
Port Stanley › West: WSF Lopez Ferry Holding MiddlePort Stanley · 3.4 mi NEOn Windy
Port Stanley › North: WSF Lopez Ferry Holding Looking NorthPort Stanley · 3.4 mi NEOn Windy
Friday Harbor › North: WSF - Ferry HoldingFriday Harbor · 4.3 mi WOn Windy
Friday Harbor › East: WSF - Upper HoldingFriday Harbor · 4.7 mi WOn Windy

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

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Map of Lopez, WA

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Questions about Lopez

Where is Lopez, WA?

Lopez is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington, 4.9 miles W of Friday Harbor.

What county is Lopez in?

Lopez is in San Juan County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Lopez, WA?

The ZIP code for Lopez is 98261.

What is the nearest town to Lopez?

Friday Harbor, 4.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Lopez?

Yes. The closest is Friday Harbor › North: Lopez Island Airport North, 3.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Lopez?

August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).

What is the coldest month in Lopez?

February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Lopez?

About 18.5 inches (469 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Lopez?

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

When is the best time to visit Lopez?

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

What climate does Lopez have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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