South Bay, WA
Unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington
South Bay is a small unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington. It is 3.3 miles SE of Lacey, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98506.
South Bay at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Thurston County
- ZIP code
- 98506
- Nearest town
- Lacey (3.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.0806, -122.8447
Weather in South Bay now
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South Bay weather by the hour
South Bay weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Bay.
This week in South Bay
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Bay
What is the weather usually like in South Bay?
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 South Bay: 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 South Bay.
South Bay weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Bay through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:50 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 7:13 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 23 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 | 8:42 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 5:13 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 57 min |
| July | 5:29 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 6:07 AM | 8:24 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:28 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:38 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:24 PM | 8 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in South Bay?
South Bay 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 South Bay 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 South Bay
The closest live webcam is Lacey › South: I-5 at MP 109.9: Carpenter Rd South, 2.4 miles SE of South Bay.
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Questions about South Bay
Where is South Bay, WA?
South Bay is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington, 3.3 miles SE of Lacey.
What county is South Bay in?
South Bay is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of South Bay, WA?
The ZIP code for South Bay is 98506.
What is the nearest town to South Bay?
Lacey, 3.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Bay?
Yes. The closest is Lacey › South: I-5 at MP 109.9: Carpenter Rd South, 2.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Bay?
August, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).
What is the coldest month in South Bay?
February, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in South Bay?
About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in South Bay?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Bay?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Bay have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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