Shawnee, WA

Unincorporated community in King County, Washington

Shawnee is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 2.2 miles NE of Vashon, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98070.

Shawnee at a glance

State
Washington
County
King County
ZIP code
98070
Nearest town
Vashon (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.3844, -122.4794

Weather in Shawnee now

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Shawnee weather by the hour

Shawnee weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Shawnee

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Shawnee

What is the weather usually like in Shawnee?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°45°58°70°83°48°38°Jan50°38°Feb54°40°Mar59°43°Apr66°49°May71°53°Jun77°57°Jul78°57°Aug72°54°Sep60°47°Oct52°41°Nov47°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.8"Jan3.8"Feb4.2"Mar3.2"Apr1.9"May1.4"Jun0.6"Jul1.0"Aug1.6"Sep3.9"Oct6.3"Nov5.7"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEATTLE TACOMA INTL AP, WA US (USW00024233), adjusted for the elevation of Shawnee.

Shawnee weather month by month

January
48° 38°F
5.8 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
February
50° 38°F
3.8 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 2.2 in of snow
March
54° 40°F
4.2 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
April
59° 43°F
3.2 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
66° 49°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
71° 53°F
1.4 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
77° 57°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
78° 57°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
72° 54°F
1.6 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
60° 47°F
3.9 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
52° 41°F
6.3 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
47° 37°F
5.7 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Shawnee through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:50 AM4:48 PM8 h 57 min
February7:12 AM5:35 PM10 h 22 min
March7:20 AM7:17 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM8:00 PM13 h 41 min
May5:30 AM8:41 PM15 h 10 min
June5:10 AM9:10 PM15 h 59 min
July5:27 AM9:04 PM15 h 37 min
August6:05 AM8:23 PM14 h 18 min
September6:46 AM7:23 PM12 h 37 min
October7:27 AM6:23 PM10 h 56 min
November7:13 AM4:35 PM9 h 22 min
December7:48 AM4:21 PM8 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Shawnee?

Shawnee has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 39.3 inches (999 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Shawnee 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 Shawnee

The closest live webcam is Des Moines: North Hill › North: WSF Tahlequah @ SW Tahlequah Rd, 3.8 miles S of Shawnee.

Des Moines: North Hill › North: WSF Tahlequah @ SW Tahlequah RdDes Moines · 3.8 mi SOn Windy
Des Moines: North Hill › South: WSF Tahlequah Ferry HoldingDes Moines · 3.8 mi SOn Windy
Tacoma › North: WSF Point Defiance BoothTacoma · 5.8 mi SOn Windy
Tacoma › North: WSF Point Defiance HoldingTacoma · 5.8 mi SOn Windy
Gig Harbor: SR 16 at MP 14.7: Burnham DriveGig Harbor · 6.6 mi WOn Windy
Gig Harbor: SR 16 at MP 15.4: SR 302 InterchangeGig Harbor · 6.6 mi WOn Windy
Gig Harbor: SR 16 at MP 13.2: RosedaleGig Harbor · 6.7 mi SWOn Windy
Gig Harbor: SR 16 at MP 12.3: WollochetGig Harbor · 6.7 mi SWOn Windy
Purdy: SR 302 at MP 15.8: SR 302 SpurPurdy · 6.9 mi WOn Windy

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

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Questions about Shawnee

Where is Shawnee, WA?

Shawnee is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 2.2 miles NE of Vashon.

What county is Shawnee in?

Shawnee is in King County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Shawnee, WA?

The ZIP code for Shawnee is 98070.

What is the nearest town to Shawnee?

Vashon, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Shawnee?

Yes. The closest is Des Moines: North Hill › North: WSF Tahlequah @ SW Tahlequah Rd, 3.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Shawnee?

August, with an average high of 78°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Shawnee?

December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Shawnee?

About 39.3 inches (999 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Shawnee?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Shawnee?

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

What climate does Shawnee have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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