Orcas, WA
Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington
Orcas is a small unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington. It is 5.6 miles SW of Friday Harbor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98286.
Orcas at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- San Juan County
- ZIP code
- 98286
- Nearest town
- Friday Harbor (5.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.5981, -122.9433
Weather in Orcas now
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Orcas weather by the hour
Orcas weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orcas.
This week in Orcas
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orcas
What is the weather usually like in Orcas?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 69°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 29.2 inprecipitation per year · 741 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orcas: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLGA 2 SE, WA US (USC00456096), adjusted for the elevation of Orcas.
Orcas weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orcas through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 49 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 9:17 PM | 16 h 11 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Orcas?
Orcas has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 29.2 inches (741 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Orcas 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 Orcas
The closest live webcam is Friday Harbor › East: WSF Orcas Ferry Holding, 0.1 miles NW of Orcas.
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Questions about Orcas
Where is Orcas, WA?
Orcas is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington, 5.6 miles SW of Friday Harbor.
What county is Orcas in?
Orcas is in San Juan County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Orcas, WA?
The ZIP code for Orcas is 98286.
What is the nearest town to Orcas?
Friday Harbor, 5.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orcas?
Yes. The closest is Friday Harbor › East: WSF Orcas Ferry Holding, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orcas?
July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in Orcas?
December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Orcas?
About 29.2 inches (741 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Orcas?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orcas?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orcas have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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