Star Lake, WA

Unincorporated community in King County, Washington

Star Lake is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 1.6 miles SE of Lakeland North, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98198.

Star Lake at a glance

State
Washington
County
King County
ZIP code
98198
Nearest town
Lakeland North (1.6 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.3581, -122.2903

Weather in Star Lake now

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Star Lake weather by the hour

Star Lake weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Star Lake

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Star Lake

What is the weather usually like in Star Lake?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°43°57°70°83°48°36°Jan51°36°Feb56°39°Mar61°43°Apr68°49°May72°53°Jun78°57°Jul78°57°Aug73°52°Sep61°46°Oct53°39°Nov47°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.8"Jan4.0"Feb4.4"Mar3.1"Apr2.1"May1.7"Jun0.7"Jul0.9"Aug1.5"Sep4.1"Oct6.2"Nov5.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station KENT, WA US (USC00454169), adjusted for the elevation of Star Lake.

Star Lake weather month by month

January
48° 36°F
5.8 in of rain · 13 wet days
February
51° 36°F
4.0 in of rain · 10 wet days
March
56° 39°F
4.4 in of rain · 11 wet days
April
61° 43°F
3.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
68° 49°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
72° 53°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
78° 57°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
78° 57°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
73° 52°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
61° 46°F
4.1 in of rain · 9 wet days
November
53° 39°F
6.2 in of rain · 12 wet days
December
47° 35°F
5.8 in of rain · 12 wet days

Sunrise and sunset in Star Lake through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:49 AM4:47 PM8 h 58 min
February7:11 AM5:34 PM10 h 22 min
March7:19 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM7:59 PM13 h 41 min
May5:30 AM8:40 PM15 h 10 min
June5:09 AM9:09 PM15 h 59 min
July5:26 AM9:03 PM15 h 37 min
August6:04 AM8:22 PM14 h 18 min
September6:45 AM7:22 PM12 h 37 min
October7:26 AM6:23 PM10 h 56 min
November7:12 AM4:35 PM9 h 22 min
December7:47 AM4:20 PM8 h 32 min

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

What is the weather like in Star Lake?

Star Lake has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Star 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 Star Lake

The closest live webcam is Kent: I-5 at MP 146.8: S 272nd St, 0.3 miles W of Star Lake.

Kent: I-5 at MP 146.8: S 272nd StKent · 0.3 mi WOn Windy
Federal Way: I-5 at MP 146: S 284th StFederal Way · 0.8 mi SOn Windy
Pacific: I-5 at MP 147.7: S 260th StPacific · 0.9 mi NOn Windy
Federal Way: I-5 at MP 145.3: S 296th StFederal Way · 1.5 mi SOn Windy
Pacific: I-5 at MP 148.4: S 248th StPacific · 1.6 mi NOn Windy
Kent: SR 167 at MP 17.9: S 277th St, EastKent · 2.2 mi EOn Windy
Kent: Midway: SR 167 at MP 17.9: S 277th St, WestKent · 2.2 mi EOn Windy
Kent: SR 167 at MP 18.5: S 269th StKent · 2.2 mi EOn Windy
Kent › North: I-5 at MP 149.0: SR 516, NB ExitKent · 2.2 mi NOn Windy

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

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Questions about Star Lake

Where is Star Lake, WA?

Star Lake is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 1.6 miles SE of Lakeland North.

What county is Star Lake in?

Star Lake is in King County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Star Lake, WA?

The ZIP code for Star Lake is 98198.

What is the nearest town to Star Lake?

Lakeland North, 1.6 miles away.

Are there webcams near Star Lake?

Yes. The closest is Kent: I-5 at MP 146.8: S 272nd St, 0.3 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Star Lake?

July, with an average high of 78°F (26°C).

What is the coldest month in Star Lake?

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

How much does it rain in Star Lake?

About 40.1 inches (1,018 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Star Lake?

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

When is the best time to visit Star Lake?

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

What climate does Star Lake have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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