Plumb, WA

Unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington

Plumb is a small unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington. It is 5.1 miles NW of Tumwater, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98501.

Plumb at a glance

State
Washington
County
Thurston County
ZIP code
98501
Nearest town
Tumwater (5.1 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.9283, -122.8550

Weather in Plumb now

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Plumb weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Plumb

What is the weather usually like in Plumb?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°41°55°69°83°46°33°Jan49°32°Feb54°35°Mar59°38°Apr66°43°May71°47°Jun78°51°Jul78°51°Aug72°46°Sep60°40°Oct51°36°Nov45°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.8"Jan5.1"Feb5.7"Mar3.7"Apr2.3"May1.5"Jun0.5"Jul1.0"Aug2.0"Sep5.1"Oct8.2"Nov7.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLYMPIA AP, WA US (USW00024227), adjusted for the elevation of Plumb.

Plumb weather month by month

January
46° 33°F
7.8 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
February
49° 32°F
5.1 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
54° 35°F
5.7 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
59° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
May
66° 43°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
71° 47°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
78° 51°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
78° 51°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
72° 46°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
60° 40°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
November
51° 36°F
8.2 in of rain · 14 wet days
December
45° 33°F
7.9 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Plumb through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:50 AM4:51 PM9 h 1 min
February7:13 AM5:37 PM10 h 24 min
March7:21 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
April6:21 AM8:01 PM13 h 40 min
May5:33 AM8:41 PM15 h 7 min
June5:14 AM9:09 PM15 h 55 min
July5:30 AM9:04 PM15 h 33 min
August6:07 AM8:23 PM14 h 16 min
September6:48 AM7:24 PM12 h 36 min
October7:28 AM6:25 PM10 h 57 min
November7:13 AM4:38 PM9 h 25 min
December7:48 AM4:24 PM8 h 36 min

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

What is the weather like in Plumb?

Plumb has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).

It gets about 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Plumb 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 Plumb

The closest live webcam is Olympia › East: Regional Airport Weather Station, 3.7 miles NW of Plumb.

Olympia › East: Regional Airport Weather StationOlympia · 3.7 mi NWOn Windy
Olympia › South: Regional Airport SouthOlympia · 3.7 mi NWOn Windy
Olympia › South: Regional Airport South SouthwestOlympia · 3.7 mi NWOn Windy
Olympia › South: Regional Airport SouthwestOlympia · 3.7 mi NWOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 at MP 96: Maytown NorthOlympia · 4.9 mi WOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 at MP 95.2: MaytownOlympia · 5.4 mi SWOn Windy
Olympia › West: Black HillsOlympia · 6.5 mi NOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 at MP 104: Custer WayOlympia · 6.6 mi NOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 at MP 93.2: Maytown SouthOlympia · 6.8 mi SWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Plumb

Where is Plumb, WA?

Plumb is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington, 5.1 miles NW of Tumwater.

What county is Plumb in?

Plumb is in Thurston County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Plumb, WA?

The ZIP code for Plumb is 98501.

What is the nearest town to Plumb?

Tumwater, 5.1 miles away.

Are there webcams near Plumb?

Yes. The closest is Olympia › East: Regional Airport Weather Station, 3.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Plumb?

August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Plumb?

February, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Plumb?

About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Plumb?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Plumb?

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

What climate does Plumb have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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