Rainier Beach, WA
Unincorporated community in King County, Washington
Rainier Beach is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 1.7 miles SE of Bryn Mawr-Skyway, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98178.
Rainier Beach at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- ZIP code
- 98178
- Nearest town
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.5169, -122.2569
Weather in Rainier Beach now
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Rainier Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rainier Beach.
This week in Rainier Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainier Beach
What is the weather usually like in Rainier Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 36°F average low
- 36.5 inprecipitation per year · 927 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Rainier Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEATTLE BOEING FLD, WA US (USW00024234), adjusted for the elevation of Rainier Beach.
Rainier Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainier Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 57 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 11 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 0 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Rainier Beach?
Rainier Beach has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 36.5 inches (927 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Rainier Beach 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 Rainier Beach
The closest live webcam is Seattle: SR 900 at MP 5.9: Boeing Access Rd, 1.2 miles SW of Rainier Beach.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rainier Beach.
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Map of Rainier Beach, WA
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Other communities near Rainier Beach
- Rainier Beach0.0 mi N
- Tamill0.5 mi SE
- Bryn Mawr1.5 mi SE
- Duwamish subdivision1.7 mi SW
- Skyway1.8 mi S
- Foster2.6 mi S
- South Park2.7 mi W
- Southern Heights2.8 mi SW
- Riverton2.8 mi SW
- Rainier Valley3.1 mi NW
- Rainier Valley3.1 mi NW
- Latona3.1 mi SW
- Van Asselt subdivision3.5 mi NW
- Beverly Park3.7 mi SW
- Riverton Heights3.9 mi SW
Questions about Rainier Beach
Where is Rainier Beach, WA?
Rainier Beach is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 1.7 miles SE of Bryn Mawr-Skyway.
What county is Rainier Beach in?
Rainier Beach is in King County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Rainier Beach, WA?
The ZIP code for Rainier Beach is 98178.
What is the nearest town to Rainier Beach?
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rainier Beach?
Yes. The closest is Seattle: SR 900 at MP 5.9: Boeing Access Rd, 1.2 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rainier Beach?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainier Beach?
December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Rainier Beach?
About 36.5 inches (927 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Rainier Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rainier Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rainier Beach have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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