Preston, WA

Unincorporated community in King County, Washington

Preston is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 3.0 miles NE of Snoqualmie, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98050.

Preston at a glance

State
Washington
County
King County
ZIP code
98050
Nearest town
Snoqualmie (3.0 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.5239, -121.9258

Weather in Preston now

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Preston weather by the hour

Preston weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Preston

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Preston

What is the weather usually like in Preston?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°43°56°69°82°46°36°Jan50°35°Feb54°37°Mar59°40°Apr64°46°May69°51°Jun76°54°Jul77°54°Aug70°49°Sep60°44°Oct51°38°Nov46°36°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

8.6"Jan5.8"Feb6.7"Mar5.3"Apr4.0"May3.1"Jun1.2"Jul1.2"Aug3.0"Sep6.2"Oct9.5"Nov8.4"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SNOQUALMIE FALLS, WA US (USC00457773), adjusted for the elevation of Preston.

Preston weather month by month

January
46° 36°F
8.6 in of rain · 15 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow
February
50° 35°F
5.8 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
March
54° 37°F
6.7 in of rain · 15 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
59° 40°F
5.3 in of rain · 12 wet days
May
64° 46°F
4.0 in of rain · 10 wet days
June
69° 51°F
3.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
July
76° 54°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
77° 54°F
1.2 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
70° 49°F
3.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
October
60° 44°F
6.2 in of rain · 12 wet days
November
51° 38°F
9.5 in of rain · 15 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
December
46° 36°F
8.4 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 1.5 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Preston through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM4:45 PM8 h 57 min
February7:10 AM5:32 PM10 h 22 min
March7:18 AM7:14 PM11 h 56 min
April6:16 AM7:58 PM13 h 42 min
May5:28 AM8:39 PM15 h 11 min
June5:07 AM9:08 PM16 h 1 min
July5:24 AM9:02 PM15 h 38 min
August6:02 AM8:21 PM14 h 18 min
September6:44 AM7:21 PM12 h 37 min
October7:25 AM6:21 PM10 h 55 min
November7:11 AM4:33 PM9 h 21 min
December7:47 AM4:18 PM8 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Preston?

Preston has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 63.3 inches (1,607 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Preston 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 Preston

The closest live webcam is High Point: I-90 at MP 21.3: 284th Ave SE, 1.8 miles W of Preston.

High Point: I-90 at MP 21.3: 284th Ave SEHigh Point · 1.8 mi WOn Windy
Upper Preston: I-90 at MP 24.9Upper Preston · 1.8 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Preston: I-90 at MP 25.68: SR 18 InterchangeUpper Preston · 2.2 mi SEOn Windy
Sammamish: I-90 at MP 25.65: Westbound at SR 18Sammamish · 2.2 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Preston: I-90 at MP 25.66: Eastbound at SR 18Upper Preston · 2.2 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Preston: SR 18 @ MP 27.5: Lake CreekUpper Preston · 2.4 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Preston: SR 18 @ MP 26.9: SE 118th StUpper Preston · 2.7 mi SEOn Windy
Upper Preston: SR 18 @ MP 26.1: Raging RiverUpper Preston · 3.3 mi SEOn Windy
High Point: I-90 at MP 19.4: 256th Ave SEHigh Point · 3.4 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Preston

Where is Preston, WA?

Preston is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 3.0 miles NE of Snoqualmie.

What county is Preston in?

Preston is in King County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Preston, WA?

The ZIP code for Preston is 98050.

What is the nearest town to Preston?

Snoqualmie, 3.0 miles away.

Are there webcams near Preston?

Yes. The closest is High Point: I-90 at MP 21.3: 284th Ave SE, 1.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Preston?

August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Preston?

February, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Preston?

About 63.3 inches (1,607 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Preston?

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

When is the best time to visit Preston?

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

What climate does Preston have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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