Surprise Valley, WA
Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington
Surprise Valley is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 2.6 miles N of Kapowsin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98328.
Surprise Valley at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- ZIP code
- 98328
- Nearest town
- Kapowsin (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.9306, -122.2317
Weather in Surprise Valley now
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Surprise Valley weather by the hour
Surprise Valley weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Surprise Valley.
This week in Surprise Valley
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Surprise Valley
What is the weather usually like in Surprise Valley?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 76°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 33°F average low
- 45.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,146 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Surprise Valley: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCMILLIN RSVR, WA US (USC00455224), adjusted for the elevation of Surprise Valley.
Surprise Valley weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Surprise Valley through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:47 AM | 4:49 PM | 9 h 1 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 24 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 7 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 55 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 33 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:10 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 25 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 36 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Surprise Valley?
Surprise Valley has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Surprise Valley 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 Surprise Valley
The closest live webcam is Eatonville: SR 7 at MP 16.7: Elbe Bridge, 11.8 miles S of Surprise Valley.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Surprise Valley.
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Questions about Surprise Valley
Where is Surprise Valley, WA?
Surprise Valley is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 2.6 miles N of Kapowsin.
What county is Surprise Valley in?
Surprise Valley is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Surprise Valley, WA?
The ZIP code for Surprise Valley is 98328.
What is the nearest town to Surprise Valley?
Kapowsin, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Surprise Valley?
Yes. The closest is Eatonville: SR 7 at MP 16.7: Elbe Bridge, 11.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Surprise Valley?
August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Surprise Valley?
December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Surprise Valley?
About 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Surprise Valley?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Surprise Valley?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Surprise Valley have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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