Paxton, WA
Unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington
Paxton is a small unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington. It is 11.3 miles NE of Lamont, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99105.
Paxton at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Whitman County
- ZIP code
- 99105
- Nearest town
- Lamont (11.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.0508, -118.0036
Weather in Paxton now
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Paxton weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Paxton.
This week in Paxton
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Paxton
What is the weather usually like in Paxton?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 90°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 24°F average low
- 15.1 inprecipitation per year · 383 mm
- 17.1 insnowfall per year · 43 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Paxton: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LACROSSE, WA US (USC00454338), adjusted for the elevation of Paxton.
Paxton weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Paxton through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:17 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:59 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:01 AM | 7:42 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:14 AM | 8:22 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 4:54 AM | 8:51 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| July | 5:10 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 5:48 AM | 8:04 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:28 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:06 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 6:54 AM | 4:18 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:29 AM | 4:04 PM | 8 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Paxton?
Paxton has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 24°F (-4°C).
It gets about 15.1 inches (383 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 17 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Paxton is May–June and August–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 Paxton
The closest live webcam is Ritzville › South-west: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 Interchange, 18.1 miles W of Paxton.
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Questions about Paxton
Where is Paxton, WA?
Paxton is an unincorporated community in Whitman County, Washington, 11.3 miles NE of Lamont.
What county is Paxton in?
Paxton is in Whitman County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Paxton, WA?
The ZIP code for Paxton is 99105.
What is the nearest town to Paxton?
Lamont, 11.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near Paxton?
Yes. The closest is Ritzville › South-west: I-90 at MP 220: US 395 Interchange, 18.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Paxton?
July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).
What is the coldest month in Paxton?
December, with an average low of 24°F (-4°C).
How much does it rain in Paxton?
About 15.1 inches (383 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.
Does it snow in Paxton?
Yes, about 17 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Paxton?
May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Paxton have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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