National, WA
Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington
National is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 1.9 miles E of Ashford, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98355.
National at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- ZIP code
- 98355
- Nearest town
- Ashford (1.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.7567, -122.0547
Weather in National now
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National weather by the hour
National weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of National.
This week in National
Sunrise, sunset and moon in National
What is the weather usually like in National?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 76°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 25°F average low
- 82.6 inprecipitation per year · 2,097 mm
- 143.0 insnowfall per year · 363 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit National: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGMIRE RAINIER NPS, WA US (USC00454764), adjusted for the elevation of National.
National weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in National through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:46 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 2 min |
| February | 7:09 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:58 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:37 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 54 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:00 PM | 15 h 32 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:09 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 7:44 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 37 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in National?
National has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 25°F (-4°C).
It gets about 82.6 inches (2,097 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 143 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit National 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 National
The closest live webcam is Eatonville: SR 7 at MP 16.7: Elbe Bridge, 6.5 miles W of National.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from National.
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Questions about National
Where is National, WA?
National is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 1.9 miles E of Ashford.
What county is National in?
National is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of National, WA?
The ZIP code for National is 98355.
What is the nearest town to National?
Ashford, 1.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near National?
Yes. The closest is Eatonville: SR 7 at MP 16.7: Elbe Bridge, 6.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in National?
August, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in National?
December, with an average low of 25°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in National?
About 82.6 inches (2,097 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in National?
Yes, about 143 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit National?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does National have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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