Sunnyside, WA

Unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington

Sunnyside is a small unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington. It is 1.5 miles SW of Sudden Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98229.

Sunnyside at a glance

State
Washington
County
Whatcom County
ZIP code
98229
Nearest town
Sudden Valley (1.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
48.7314, -122.3142

Weather in Sunnyside now

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Sunnyside weather by the hour

Sunnyside weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sunnyside

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunnyside

What is the weather usually like in Sunnyside?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

30°43°55°68°80°48°35°Jan50°35°Feb54°38°Mar59°42°Apr65°46°May70°51°Jun75°54°Jul75°54°Aug69°50°Sep60°44°Oct52°39°Nov47°35°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

4.6"Jan3.1"Feb3.4"Mar2.8"Apr2.3"May1.6"Jun1.0"Jul1.1"Aug2.0"Sep3.9"Oct5.7"Nov4.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station BELLINGHAM 3 SSW, WA US (USC00450587), adjusted for the elevation of Sunnyside.

Sunnyside weather month by month

January
48° 35°F
4.6 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
February
50° 35°F
3.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
54° 38°F
3.4 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.5 in of snow
April
59° 42°F
2.8 in of rain · 8 wet days
May
65° 46°F
2.3 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
70° 51°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
75° 54°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
75° 54°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
69° 50°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
60° 44°F
3.9 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
52° 39°F
5.7 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.8 in of snow
December
47° 35°F
4.5 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sunnyside through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:54 AM4:42 PM8 h 48 min
February7:14 AM5:32 PM10 h 17 min
March7:19 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:15 AM8:02 PM13 h 46 min
May5:25 AM8:45 PM15 h 20 min
June5:03 AM9:16 PM16 h 12 min
July5:21 AM9:09 PM15 h 48 min
August6:01 AM8:26 PM14 h 24 min
September6:44 AM7:23 PM12 h 38 min
October7:28 AM6:21 PM10 h 52 min
November7:16 AM4:31 PM9 h 14 min
December7:53 AM4:15 PM8 h 21 min

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

What is the weather like in Sunnyside?

Sunnyside has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).

It gets about 36.0 inches (913 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 3 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside

The closest live webcam is Bellingham › North: I-5 at MP 246.2: Lake Samish Park and Ride, 4.9 miles SW of Sunnyside.

Bellingham › North: I-5 at MP 246.2: Lake Samish Park and RideBellingham · 4.9 mi SWOn Windy
Bellingham: I-5 at MP 253.6: Iowa StBellingham · 6.9 mi WOn Windy
Bellingham: I-5 at MP 253: Lakeway DrBellingham · 7.0 mi WOn Windy
Bellingham: I-5 at MP 252.2: Samish Way NB OnrampBellingham · 7.0 mi WOn Windy
Bellingham: I-5 at MP 251.8: Samish Way SB OnrampBellingham · 7.2 mi WOn Windy
Happy Valley: Interstate 5unknown · 7.4 mi WOn Windy
Bellingham: I-5 at MP 254.9: Sunset DrBellingham · 7.4 mi WOn Windy
Bellingham › North: I-5 at MP 250.3: South of Old Fairhaven Parkway NBBellingham · 7.6 mi WOn Windy
Bellingham: SR 539 at MP 0: I-5 NB RampsBellingham · 8.6 mi NWOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sunnyside

Where is Sunnyside, WA?

Sunnyside is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, Washington, 1.5 miles SW of Sudden Valley.

What county is Sunnyside in?

Sunnyside is in Whatcom County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Sunnyside, WA?

The ZIP code for Sunnyside is 98229.

What is the nearest town to Sunnyside?

Sudden Valley, 1.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sunnyside?

Yes. The closest is Bellingham › North: I-5 at MP 246.2: Lake Samish Park and Ride, 4.9 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sunnyside?

July, with an average high of 75°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Sunnyside?

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

How much does it rain in Sunnyside?

About 36.0 inches (913 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Sunnyside?

Yes, about 3 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sunnyside?

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

What climate does Sunnyside have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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