Swem, WA
Unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington
Swem is a small unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington. It is 7.9 miles SE of Pe Ell, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98539.
Swem at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Lewis County
- ZIP code
- 98539
- Nearest town
- Pe Ell (7.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.6600, -123.4033
Weather in Swem now
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Swem weather by the hour
Swem weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Swem.
This week in Swem
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Swem
What is the weather usually like in Swem?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 73°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 32°F average low
- 83.7 inprecipitation per year · 2,125 mm
- 1.1 insnowfall per year · 3 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Swem: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station RAYMOND 2 S, WA US (USC00456914), adjusted for the elevation of Swem.
Swem weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Swem through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 2 min |
| February | 7:15 AM | 5:40 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:23 AM | 7:20 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:23 AM | 8:03 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 9:10 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| August | 6:10 AM | 8:25 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:50 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:28 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:14 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:28 PM | 8 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Swem?
Swem has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 83.7 inches (2,125 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is January and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 1 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Swem 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 Swem
The closest live webcam is Chehalis › North: Centralia Airport North, 19.9 miles E of Swem.
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Questions about Swem
Where is Swem, WA?
Swem is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, Washington, 7.9 miles SE of Pe Ell.
What county is Swem in?
Swem is in Lewis County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Swem, WA?
The ZIP code for Swem is 98539.
What is the nearest town to Swem?
Pe Ell, 7.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Swem?
Yes. The closest is Chehalis › North: Centralia Airport North, 19.9 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Swem?
August, with an average high of 73°F (23°C).
What is the coldest month in Swem?
February, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Swem?
About 83.7 inches (2,125 mm) a year; the wettest month is January.
Does it snow in Swem?
Yes, about 1 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Swem?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Swem have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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