Sunset Beach, WA

Unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington

Sunset Beach is a small unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington. It is 4.7 miles SE of Olympia, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98505.

Sunset Beach at a glance

State
Washington
County
Thurston County
ZIP code
98505
Nearest town
Olympia (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.0925, -122.9611

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.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Beach

What is the weather usually like in Sunset Beach?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

27°41°55°69°83°46°33°Jan49°32°Feb54°35°Mar59°38°Apr66°43°May71°47°Jun78°51°Jul78°51°Aug72°46°Sep60°40°Oct51°36°Nov45°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.8"Jan5.1"Feb5.7"Mar3.7"Apr2.3"May1.5"Jun0.5"Jul1.0"Aug2.0"Sep5.1"Oct8.2"Nov7.9"Dec

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 OLYMPIA AP, WA US (USW00024227), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset Beach.

Sunset Beach weather month by month

January
46° 33°F
7.8 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 2.0 in of snow
February
49° 32°F
5.1 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
March
54° 35°F
5.7 in of rain · 13 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
59° 38°F
3.7 in of rain · 10 wet days
May
66° 43°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days
June
71° 47°F
1.5 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
78° 51°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
78° 51°F
1.0 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
72° 46°F
2.0 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
60° 40°F
5.1 in of rain · 10 wet days
November
51° 36°F
8.2 in of rain · 14 wet days
December
45° 33°F
7.9 in of rain · 14 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Beach through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:51 AM4:51 PM9 h 0 min
February7:14 AM5:37 PM10 h 23 min
March7:22 AM7:19 PM11 h 56 min
April6:21 AM8:02 PM13 h 40 min
May5:33 AM8:42 PM15 h 8 min
June5:13 AM9:11 PM15 h 57 min
July5:30 AM9:05 PM15 h 35 min
August6:07 AM8:24 PM14 h 16 min
September6:48 AM7:25 PM12 h 36 min
October7:29 AM6:26 PM10 h 56 min
November7:14 AM4:38 PM9 h 24 min
December7:49 AM4:24 PM8 h 35 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 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 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 Olympia › North: Budd Inlet, 4.1 miles SE of Sunset Beach.

Olympia › North: Budd InletOlympia · 4.1 mi SEOn Windy
OlympiaOlympia · 4.8 mi SEOn Windy
Olympia: US 101 at MP 366.6: Crosby BlvdOlympia · 5.0 mi SEOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 at MP 105.6: Eastside StOlympia · 5.3 mi SEOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 at MP 105.2: Henderson BlvdOlympia · 5.4 mi SEOn Windy
Olympia › South-west: Capitol Boulevard SouthOlympia · 5.5 mi SEOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 at MP 104: Custer WayOlympia · 5.8 mi SEOn Windy
Lacey: I-5 at MP 107.2: Pacific Ave (Olympia)Lacey · 6.1 mi SEOn Windy
Olympia: I-5 @ MP 107.8: Lilly RdOlympia · 6.4 mi SEOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sunset Beach.

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Questions about Sunset Beach

Where is Sunset Beach, WA?

Sunset Beach is an unincorporated community in Thurston County, Washington, 4.7 miles SE of Olympia.

What county is Sunset Beach in?

Sunset Beach is in Thurston County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Sunset Beach, WA?

The ZIP code for Sunset Beach is 98505.

What is the nearest town to Sunset Beach?

Olympia, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sunset Beach?

Yes. The closest is Olympia › North: Budd Inlet, 4.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sunset Beach?

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

What is the coldest month in Sunset Beach?

February, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Sunset Beach?

About 50.6 inches (1,286 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Sunset Beach?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

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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