Silver Lake, WA

Unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington

Silver Lake is a small unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington. It is 4.8 miles W of Castle Rock, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98645.

Silver Lake at a glance

State
Washington
County
Cowlitz County
ZIP code
98645
Nearest town
Castle Rock (4.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.2975, -122.8094

Weather in Silver Lake now

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Silver Lake weather by the hour

Silver Lake weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Silver Lake

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Silver Lake

What is the weather usually like in Silver Lake?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°44°58°71°85°48°35°Jan52°35°Feb57°38°Mar62°40°Apr69°45°May73°49°Jun79°53°Jul80°53°Aug76°50°Sep64°44°Oct53°39°Nov47°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

6.5"Jan4.8"Feb4.9"Mar4.1"Apr3.1"May2.0"Jun0.6"Jul1.0"Aug2.3"Sep4.4"Oct7.2"Nov7.1"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGVIEW, WA US (USC00454769), adjusted for the elevation of Silver Lake.

Silver Lake weather month by month

January
48° 35°F
6.5 in of rain · 15 wet days
February
52° 35°F
4.8 in of rain · 12 wet days
March
57° 38°F
4.9 in of rain · 14 wet days
April
62° 40°F
4.1 in of rain · 12 wet days
May
69° 45°F
3.1 in of rain · 8 wet days
June
73° 49°F
2.0 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
79° 53°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
80° 53°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
76° 50°F
2.3 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
64° 44°F
4.4 in of rain · 10 wet days
November
53° 39°F
7.2 in of rain · 15 wet days
December
47° 35°F
7.1 in of rain · 15 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Silver Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:48 AM4:53 PM9 h 5 min
February7:12 AM5:38 PM10 h 26 min
March7:21 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
April6:22 AM8:00 PM13 h 38 min
May5:35 AM8:39 PM15 h 3 min
June5:16 AM9:06 PM15 h 50 min
July5:32 AM9:01 PM15 h 28 min
August6:09 AM8:22 PM14 h 13 min
September6:48 AM7:24 PM12 h 36 min
October7:27 AM6:26 PM10 h 58 min
November7:11 AM4:40 PM9 h 28 min
December7:45 AM4:27 PM8 h 41 min

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

What is the weather like in Silver Lake?

Silver Lake has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Silver Lake 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 Silver Lake

The closest live webcam is Kelso: West Kelso: SR 4 at MP 60.8: Catlin St, 11.8 miles SW of Silver Lake.

Kelso: West Kelso: SR 4 at MP 60.8: Catlin StKelso · 11.8 mi SWOn Windy
Napavine › East: Ed Carlson Memorial - S Lewis County Airport EastNapavine · 12.4 mi NOn Windy
Napavine › North: Ed Carlson Memorial - S Lewis County Airport NorthNapavine · 12.4 mi NOn Windy
Napavine › West: Ed Carlson Memorial - S Lewis County Airport WestNapavine · 12.4 mi NOn Windy
Kelso › North: Southwest Washington Regional Airport NorthKelso · 13.1 mi SOn Windy
Kelso › South: Southwest Washington Regional Airport SouthwestKelso · 13.1 mi SOn Windy
Kelso › West: Southwest Washington Regional Airport WestKelso · 13.1 mi SOn Windy
Longview: SR432 at MP 7.6: SR411/3rd AveLongview · 13.3 mi SWOn Windy
Longview › South: SR432 at MP 7.6: SR411/3rd AveLongview · 13.3 mi SWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Silver Lake.

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Questions about Silver Lake

Where is Silver Lake, WA?

Silver Lake is an unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington, 4.8 miles W of Castle Rock.

What county is Silver Lake in?

Silver Lake is in Cowlitz County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Silver Lake, WA?

The ZIP code for Silver Lake is 98645.

What is the nearest town to Silver Lake?

Castle Rock, 4.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Silver Lake?

Yes. The closest is Kelso: West Kelso: SR 4 at MP 60.8: Catlin St, 11.8 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Silver Lake?

August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).

What is the coldest month in Silver Lake?

February, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).

How much does it rain in Silver Lake?

About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Silver Lake?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Silver Lake?

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

What climate does Silver Lake have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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