Swantown, WA

Unincorporated community in Island County, Washington

Swantown is a small unincorporated community in Island County, Washington. It is 3.9 miles E of Oak Harbor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98278.

Swantown at a glance

State
Washington
County
Island County
ZIP code
98278
Nearest town
Oak Harbor (3.9 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
48.3053, -122.7117

Weather in Swantown now

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Swantown weather by the hour

Swantown weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swantown

What is the weather usually like in Swantown?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°43°54°64°75°49°38°Jan51°37°Feb55°40°Mar58°43°Apr62°48°May66°51°Jun69°54°Jul70°54°Aug67°50°Sep60°46°Oct53°41°Nov49°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.4"Jan1.6"Feb1.7"Mar1.7"Apr1.7"May1.1"Jun0.6"Jul0.9"Aug1.1"Sep2.0"Oct3.1"Nov1.9"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WHIDBEY ISLAND NAS, WA US (USW00024255), adjusted for the elevation of Swantown.

Swantown weather month by month

January
49° 38°F
2.4 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
February
51° 37°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
March
55° 40°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
April
58° 43°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
May
62° 48°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
66° 51°F
1.1 in of rain · 3 wet days
July
69° 54°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
70° 54°F
0.9 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
67° 50°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days
October
60° 46°F
2.0 in of rain · 7 wet days
November
53° 41°F
3.1 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
December
49° 38°F
1.9 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 2.4 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Swantown through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:54 AM4:46 PM8 h 51 min
February7:15 AM5:34 PM10 h 19 min
March7:21 AM7:17 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM8:03 PM13 h 45 min
May5:28 AM8:45 PM15 h 17 min
June5:07 AM9:15 PM16 h 8 min
July5:24 AM9:09 PM15 h 44 min
August6:03 AM8:26 PM14 h 22 min
September6:46 AM7:25 PM12 h 38 min
October7:29 AM6:23 PM10 h 53 min
November7:16 AM4:34 PM9 h 17 min
December7:53 AM4:18 PM8 h 25 min

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

What is the weather like in Swantown?

Swantown has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 70°F (21°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 19.9 inches (506 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 5 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Swantown 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 Swantown

The closest live webcam is Oak Harbor: SR 20 at MP 30.8: SW Swantown Ave, 2.5 miles SE of Swantown.

Oak Harbor: SR 20 at MP 30.8: SW Swantown AveOak Harbor · 2.5 mi SEOn Windy
Oak Harbor: SR 20 at MP 32.2: E Whidbey AveOak Harbor · 2.7 mi EOn Windy
Oak Harbor: SR 20 at MP 31.4: Pioneer WayOak Harbor · 2.8 mi SEOn Windy
Oak Harbor: SR 20 at MP 32.6: NE 7th AveOak Harbor · 3.0 mi EOn Windy
Oak Harbor: SR 20 at MP 32.9: Midway BlvdOak Harbor · 3.1 mi EOn Windy
Oak Harbor: SR 20 at MP 33.3: NE 16th AveOak Harbor · 3.4 mi EOn Windy
Oak Harbor: SR 20 at MP 34.7: Ault Field RdOak Harbor · 4.1 mi NEOn Windy
Oak Harbor › East: WSF Coupeville TerminalOak Harbor · 10.2 mi SOn Windy
Oak Harbor › East: WSF Coupeville StreetOak Harbor · 10.2 mi SOn Windy

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

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Questions about Swantown

Where is Swantown, WA?

Swantown is an unincorporated community in Island County, Washington, 3.9 miles E of Oak Harbor.

What county is Swantown in?

Swantown is in Island County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Swantown, WA?

The ZIP code for Swantown is 98278.

What is the nearest town to Swantown?

Oak Harbor, 3.9 miles away.

Are there webcams near Swantown?

Yes. The closest is Oak Harbor: SR 20 at MP 30.8: SW Swantown Ave, 2.5 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Swantown?

August, with an average high of 70°F (21°C).

What is the coldest month in Swantown?

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

How much does it rain in Swantown?

About 19.9 inches (506 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Swantown?

Yes, about 5 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Swantown?

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

What climate does Swantown have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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