Skookumchuck, WA
Unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington
Skookumchuck is a small unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington. It is 4.0 miles E of Rainier, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98589.
Skookumchuck at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Thurston County
- ZIP code
- 98589
- Nearest town
- Rainier (4.0 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.9056, -122.7697
Weather in Skookumchuck now
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Skookumchuck weather by the hour
Skookumchuck weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Skookumchuck.
This week in Skookumchuck
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Skookumchuck
What is the weather usually like in Skookumchuck?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 78°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 50.6 inprecipitation per year · 1,286 mm
- 3.9 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Skookumchuck: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLYMPIA AP, WA US (USW00024227), adjusted for the elevation of Skookumchuck.
Skookumchuck weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Skookumchuck through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:51 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:20 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:33 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| July | 5:30 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 15 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:24 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Skookumchuck?
Skookumchuck has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Skookumchuck 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 Skookumchuck
The closest live webcam is Olympia › East: Regional Airport Weather Station, 7.7 miles NW of Skookumchuck.
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Questions about Skookumchuck
Where is Skookumchuck, WA?
Skookumchuck is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington, 4.0 miles E of Rainier.
What county is Skookumchuck in?
Skookumchuck is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Skookumchuck, WA?
The ZIP code for Skookumchuck is 98589.
What is the nearest town to Skookumchuck?
Rainier, 4.0 miles away.
Are there webcams near Skookumchuck?
Yes. The closest is Olympia › East: Regional Airport Weather Station, 7.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Skookumchuck?
August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in Skookumchuck?
February, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Skookumchuck?
About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Skookumchuck?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Skookumchuck?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Skookumchuck have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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