South Beach, WA
Unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington
South Beach is a small unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington. It is 0.7 miles NW of Point Roberts, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98281.
South Beach at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Whatcom County
- ZIP code
- 98281
- Nearest town
- Point Roberts (0.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.9775, -123.0492
Weather in South Beach now
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South Beach weather by the hour
South Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Beach.
This week in South Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Beach
What is the weather usually like in South Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 73°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 34°F average low
- 41.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,062 mm
- 9.3 insnowfall per year · 24 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BLAINE, WA US (USC00450729), adjusted for the elevation of South Beach.
South Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:58 AM | 4:44 PM | 8 h 46 min |
| February | 7:18 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:05 PM | 13 h 47 min |
| May | 5:27 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| June | 5:05 AM | 9:20 PM | 16 h 14 min |
| July | 5:22 AM | 9:13 PM | 15 h 50 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:29 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 39 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| November | 7:20 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 12 min |
| December | 7:57 AM | 4:17 PM | 8 h 19 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in South Beach?
South Beach has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 34°F (1°C).
It gets about 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 9 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit South Beach 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 Beach
The closest live webcam is Blaine › North: Highway 99 at the Douglas (Peace Arch) border crossing, looking north, 13.4 miles E of South Beach.
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Questions about South Beach
Where is South Beach, WA?
South Beach is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington, 0.7 miles NW of Point Roberts.
What county is South Beach in?
South Beach is in Whatcom County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of South Beach, WA?
The ZIP code for South Beach is 98281.
What is the nearest town to South Beach?
Point Roberts, 0.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Beach?
Yes. The closest is Blaine › North: Highway 99 at the Douglas (Peace Arch) border crossing, looking north, 13.4 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Beach?
July, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in South Beach?
January, with an average low of 34°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in South Beach?
About 41.8 inches (1,062 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in South Beach?
Yes, about 9 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit South Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Beach have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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