Rainier Valley, WA
Unincorporated community in King County, Washington
Rainier Valley is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 2.7 miles E of Mercer Island, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98118.
Rainier Valley at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- ZIP code
- 98118
- Nearest town
- Mercer Island (2.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.5556, -122.2886
Weather in Rainier Valley now
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Rainier Valley weather by the hour
Rainier Valley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Rainier Valley.
This week in Rainier Valley
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Rainier Valley
What is the weather usually like in Rainier Valley?
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 Valley: 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 Valley.
Rainier Valley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Rainier Valley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 21 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 12 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 19 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 Valley?
Rainier Valley 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 Valley 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 Valley
The closest live webcam is Seattle: Rainier Valley: I-5 at MP 161: Swift Ave, NB Ramp, 1.1 miles SW of Rainier Valley.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Rainier Valley.
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Map of Rainier Valley, WA
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Other communities near Rainier Valley
- Rainier Valley0.0 mi N
- South Seattle1.2 mi W
- Van Asselt subdivision1.5 mi SW
- Georgetown1.8 mi W
- South Park2.3 mi SW
- Rainier Beach3.1 mi SE
- Rainier Beach3.1 mi SE
- McGilvara3.3 mi NE
- Duwamish subdivision3.3 mi S
- Yesler Terrace3.4 mi N
- Yesler Terrace3.4 mi N
- Roanoke3.5 mi NE
- Tamill3.5 mi SE
- Madrona3.7 mi N
- Youngstown subdivision3.8 mi W
Questions about Rainier Valley
Where is Rainier Valley, WA?
Rainier Valley is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 2.7 miles E of Mercer Island.
What county is Rainier Valley in?
Rainier Valley is in King County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Rainier Valley, WA?
The ZIP code for Rainier Valley is 98118.
What is the nearest town to Rainier Valley?
Mercer Island, 2.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near Rainier Valley?
Yes. The closest is Seattle: Rainier Valley: I-5 at MP 161: Swift Ave, NB Ramp, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Rainier Valley?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Rainier Valley?
December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Rainier Valley?
About 36.5 inches (927 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Rainier Valley?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Rainier Valley?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Rainier Valley have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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