Richardson, WA
Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington
Richardson is a small unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington. It is 8.0 miles NW of Friday Harbor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98261.
Richardson at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- San Juan County
- ZIP code
- 98261
- Nearest town
- Friday Harbor (8.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.4517, -122.8975
Weather in Richardson now
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Richardson weather by the hour
Richardson weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Richardson.
This week in Richardson
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Richardson
What is the weather usually like in Richardson?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 73°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 18.5 inprecipitation per year · 469 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Richardson: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station FRIDAY HARBOR AP, WA US (USW00094276), adjusted for the elevation of Richardson.
Richardson weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Richardson through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:55 AM | 4:46 PM | 8 h 50 min |
| February | 7:16 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 18 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 45 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:47 PM | 15 h 18 min |
| June | 5:07 AM | 9:17 PM | 16 h 9 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 46 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:27 PM | 14 h 23 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 16 min |
| December | 7:54 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 23 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Richardson?
Richardson has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 18.5 inches (469 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Richardson 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 Richardson
The closest live webcam is Friday Harbor › North: Lopez Island Airport North, 2.9 miles NW of Richardson.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Richardson.
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Questions about Richardson
Where is Richardson, WA?
Richardson is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington, 8.0 miles NW of Friday Harbor.
What county is Richardson in?
Richardson is in San Juan County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Richardson, WA?
The ZIP code for Richardson is 98261.
What is the nearest town to Richardson?
Friday Harbor, 8.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Richardson?
Yes. The closest is Friday Harbor › North: Lopez Island Airport North, 2.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Richardson?
August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Richardson?
February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Richardson?
About 18.5 inches (469 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Richardson?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Richardson?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Richardson have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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