Sunset Beach, WA
Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington
Sunset Beach is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 1.1 miles E of University Place, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98467.
Sunset Beach at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- ZIP code
- 98467
- Nearest town
- University Place (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.2183, -122.5714
Weather in Sunset Beach now
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Sunset Beach weather by the hour
Sunset Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sunset Beach.
This week in Sunset Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Beach
What is the weather usually like in Sunset Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 76°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 36°F average low
- 42.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,067 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Sunset Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TACOMA NARROWS AP, WA US (USW00094274), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset Beach.
Sunset Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:49 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 36 min |
| August | 6:06 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Sunset Beach?
Sunset Beach has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Sunset 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 Sunset Beach
The closest live webcam is Tacoma › North-west: Narrows Marina - Tacoma Narrows Bridge, 1.9 miles N of Sunset Beach.
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Questions about Sunset Beach
Where is Sunset Beach, WA?
Sunset Beach is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 1.1 miles E of University Place.
What county is Sunset Beach in?
Sunset Beach is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Sunset Beach, WA?
The ZIP code for Sunset Beach is 98467.
What is the nearest town to Sunset Beach?
University Place, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Sunset Beach?
Yes. The closest is Tacoma › North-west: Narrows Marina - Tacoma Narrows Bridge, 1.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Sunset Beach?
July, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).
What is the coldest month in Sunset Beach?
December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in Sunset Beach?
About 42.0 inches (1,067 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Sunset Beach?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Sunset Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Sunset Beach have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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