Somerset, WA

Unincorporated community in King County, Washington

Somerset is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 2.2 miles S of Newcastle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98006.

Somerset at a glance

State
Washington
County
King County
ZIP code
98006
Nearest town
Newcastle (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.5656, -122.1556

Weather in Somerset now

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Somerset weather by the hour

Somerset weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Somerset

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Somerset

What is the weather usually like in Somerset?

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°37°Jan50°37°Feb55°40°Mar60°43°Apr66°49°May71°54°Jun77°58°Jul78°57°Aug72°53°Sep61°46°Oct52°40°Nov47°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.9"Jan3.2"Feb3.7"Mar2.8"Apr1.9"May1.5"Jun0.6"Jul0.9"Aug1.5"Sep3.5"Oct5.6"Nov4.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RENTON MUNI AP, WA US (USW00094248), adjusted for the elevation of Somerset.

Somerset weather month by month

January
48° 37°F
4.9 in of rain · 12 wet days
February
50° 37°F
3.2 in of rain · 8 wet days
March
55° 40°F
3.7 in of rain · 11 wet days
April
60° 43°F
2.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
66° 49°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
71° 54°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
77° 58°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
78° 57°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
72° 53°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
61° 46°F
3.5 in of rain · 8 wet days
November
52° 40°F
5.6 in of rain · 11 wet days
December
47° 37°F
4.5 in of rain · 11 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Somerset through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:49 AM4:46 PM8 h 56 min
February7:11 AM5:33 PM10 h 21 min
March7:19 AM7:15 PM11 h 56 min
April6:17 AM7:59 PM13 h 42 min
May5:28 AM8:41 PM15 h 12 min
June5:08 AM9:09 PM16 h 1 min
July5:25 AM9:04 PM15 h 38 min
August6:03 AM8:22 PM14 h 19 min
September6:45 AM7:22 PM12 h 37 min
October7:26 AM6:22 PM10 h 55 min
November7:12 AM4:34 PM9 h 21 min
December7:48 AM4:19 PM8 h 31 min

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

What is the weather like in Somerset?

Somerset 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 34.7 inches (881 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Somerset 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 Somerset

The closest live webcam is Bellevue › East: I-90 at MP 11: 142nd Pl SE, 1.0 miles N of Somerset.

Bellevue › East: I-90 at MP 11: 142nd Pl SEBellevue · 1.0 mi NOn Windy
Bellevue: I-90 at MP 10.4: 133rd Ave SEBellevue · 1.0 mi NOn Windy
Bellevue: I-405 at MP 10.6: SE 40th StBellevue · 1.1 mi NWOn Windy
Bellevue: I-405 at MP 10.14: Coal Creek PkwyBellevue · 1.1 mi WOn Windy
Bellevue: I-90 at MP 11.5: 150th Ave SEBellevue · 1.2 mi NEOn Windy
Bellevue: Eastgate: I-90 at MP 11.7: 153rd Ave SEBellevue · 1.2 mi NEOn Windy
Bellevue: I-405 at MP 11: I-90 Interchange SE QuadBellevue · 1.3 mi NWOn Windy
Bellevue: I-405 at MP 11: I-90 Interchange (Factoria)Bellevue · 1.3 mi NWOn Windy
Bellevue: I-90 at MP 11.9: 161st Ave SEBellevue · 1.4 mi NEOn Windy

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

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Map of Somerset, WA

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Questions about Somerset

Where is Somerset, WA?

Somerset is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 2.2 miles S of Newcastle.

What county is Somerset in?

Somerset is in King County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Somerset, WA?

The ZIP code for Somerset is 98006.

What is the nearest town to Somerset?

Newcastle, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Somerset?

Yes. The closest is Bellevue › East: I-90 at MP 11: 142nd Pl SE, 1.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Somerset?

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

What is the coldest month in Somerset?

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

How much does it rain in Somerset?

About 34.7 inches (881 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Somerset?

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

When is the best time to visit Somerset?

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

What climate does Somerset have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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