Salkum, WA
Unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington
Salkum is a small unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington. It is 5.2 miles NW of Onalaska, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98582.
Salkum at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Lewis County
- ZIP code
- 98582
- Nearest town
- Onalaska (5.2 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.5322, -122.6247
Weather in Salkum now
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Salkum weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Salkum.
This week in Salkum
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Salkum
What is the weather usually like in Salkum?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 33°F average low
- 58.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,492 mm
- 3.4 insnowfall per year · 9 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Salkum: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MAYFIELD PWR PLT, WA US (USC00455110), adjusted for the elevation of Salkum.
Salkum weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Salkum through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 38 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| June | 5:14 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 39 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Salkum?
Salkum has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 58.7 inches (1,492 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Salkum 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 Salkum
The closest live webcam is Napavine › East: Ed Carlson Memorial - S Lewis County Airport East, 9.4 miles SW of Salkum.
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Questions about Salkum
Where is Salkum, WA?
Salkum is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington, 5.2 miles NW of Onalaska.
What county is Salkum in?
Salkum is in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Salkum, WA?
The ZIP code for Salkum is 98582.
What is the nearest town to Salkum?
Onalaska, 5.2 miles away.
Are there webcams near Salkum?
Yes. The closest is Napavine › East: Ed Carlson Memorial - S Lewis County Airport East, 9.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Salkum?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Salkum?
January, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Salkum?
About 58.7 inches (1,492 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Salkum?
Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Salkum?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Salkum have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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