Prairie, WA
Unincorporated community in Skagit County, Washington
Prairie is a small unincorporated community in Skagit County, Washington. It is 4.4 miles W of Alger, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98284.
Prairie at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Skagit County
- ZIP code
- 98284
- Nearest town
- Alger (4.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.6028, -122.2333
Weather in Prairie now
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Prairie weather by the hour
Prairie weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Prairie.
This week in Prairie
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Prairie
What is the weather usually like in Prairie?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 75°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 34°F average low
- 48.5 inprecipitation per year · 1,233 mm
- 5.7 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Prairie: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEDRO-WOOLLEY, WA US (USC00457507), adjusted for the elevation of Prairie.
Prairie weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Prairie through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:53 AM | 4:43 PM | 8 h 49 min |
| February | 7:14 AM | 5:31 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:15 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| May | 5:25 AM | 8:45 PM | 15 h 19 min |
| June | 5:03 AM | 9:15 PM | 16 h 11 min |
| July | 5:21 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| August | 6:01 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:21 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:15 AM | 4:31 PM | 9 h 15 min |
| December | 7:52 AM | 4:15 PM | 8 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Prairie?
Prairie has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 48.5 inches (1,233 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 Prairie 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 Prairie
The closest live webcam is Bellingham › North: I-5 at MP 246.2: Lake Samish Park and Ride, 9.6 miles NW of Prairie.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Prairie.
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Questions about Prairie
Where is Prairie, WA?
Prairie is an unincorporated community in Skagit County, Washington, 4.4 miles W of Alger.
What county is Prairie in?
Prairie is in Skagit County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Prairie, WA?
The ZIP code for Prairie is 98284.
What is the nearest town to Prairie?
Alger, 4.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near Prairie?
Yes. The closest is Bellingham › North: I-5 at MP 246.2: Lake Samish Park and Ride, 9.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Prairie?
August, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Prairie?
December, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Prairie?
About 48.5 inches (1,233 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Prairie?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Prairie?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Prairie have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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