Sunset Hill, WA

Unincorporated community in King County, Washington

Sunset Hill is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 4.4 miles SE of Seattle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98117.

Sunset Hill at a glance

State
Washington
County
King County
ZIP code
98117, 98107
Nearest town
Seattle (4.4 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.6758, -122.3972

Weather in Sunset Hill now

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Sunset Hill weather by the hour

Sunset Hill weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Sunset Hill

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sunset Hill

What is the weather usually like in Sunset Hill?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°45°57°70°82°47°37°Jan50°37°Feb54°39°Mar59°43°Apr65°48°May70°53°Jun76°56°Jul77°57°Aug71°53°Sep60°47°Oct52°41°Nov47°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan3.5"Feb3.9"Mar3.0"Apr2.2"May1.6"Jun0.8"Jul1.0"Aug1.7"Sep3.6"Oct5.9"Nov5.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO, WA US (USW00094290), adjusted for the elevation of Sunset Hill.

Sunset Hill weather month by month

January
47° 37°F
5.1 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
February
50° 37°F
3.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
March
54° 39°F
3.9 in of rain · 11 wet days
April
59° 43°F
3.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
65° 48°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
70° 53°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
76° 56°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
77° 57°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
71° 53°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
60° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
November
52° 41°F
5.9 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
47° 37°F
5.6 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sunset Hill through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:51 AM4:47 PM8 h 55 min
February7:12 AM5:34 PM10 h 21 min
March7:20 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM8:00 PM13 h 42 min
May5:29 AM8:42 PM15 h 12 min
June5:08 AM9:11 PM16 h 2 min
July5:25 AM9:05 PM15 h 39 min
August6:04 AM8:23 PM14 h 19 min
September6:45 AM7:23 PM12 h 37 min
October7:27 AM6:23 PM10 h 55 min
November7:13 AM4:34 PM9 h 20 min
December7:49 AM4:20 PM8 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Sunset Hill?

Sunset Hill has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 37.8 inches (961 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 Hill 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 Hill

The closest live webcam is Seattle: Pacific University - Martin Square, 2.4 miles SE of Sunset Hill.

Seattle: Pacific University - Martin SquareSeattle · 2.4 mi SEOn Windy
Seattle › South: Lake WashingtonSeattle · 3.0 mi SEOn Windy
Seattle: SR 99 at MP 34.1: Raye StSeattle · 3.3 mi SEOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 171.5: NE 85th StSeattle · 3.3 mi EOn Windy
Seattle: Green Lake: I-5 at MP 171.2: NE 80th StSeattle · 3.4 mi EOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 171.2: NE 80th St Express LanesSeattle · 3.4 mi EOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 171.9: N 92nd StSeattle · 3.4 mi NEOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 171: NE 77th StSeattle · 3.5 mi EOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 170.8: Lake City Way Express LanesSeattle · 3.5 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Sunset Hill

Where is Sunset Hill, WA?

Sunset Hill is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 4.4 miles SE of Seattle.

What county is Sunset Hill in?

Sunset Hill is in King County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Sunset Hill, WA?

The ZIP code for Sunset Hill is 98117.

What is the nearest town to Sunset Hill?

Seattle, 4.4 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sunset Hill?

Yes. The closest is Seattle: Pacific University - Martin Square, 2.4 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sunset Hill?

August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Sunset Hill?

February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Sunset Hill?

About 37.8 inches (961 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Sunset Hill?

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

When is the best time to visit Sunset Hill?

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

What climate does Sunset Hill have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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