Thatcher, WA

Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington

Thatcher is a small unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington. It is 9.3 miles W of Friday Harbor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98222.

Thatcher at a glance

State
Washington
County
San Juan County
ZIP code
98222
Nearest town
Friday Harbor (9.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
48.5550, -122.8175

Weather in Thatcher now

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Thatcher weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Thatcher

What is the weather usually like in Thatcher?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

33°43°54°64°74°44°38°Jan46°39°Feb50°41°Mar56°44°Apr62°48°May65°51°Jun69°54°Jul69°54°Aug65°51°Sep56°47°Oct49°42°Nov44°38°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

3.9"Jan2.6"Feb2.6"Mar2.1"Apr1.7"May1.3"Jun0.7"Jul1.0"Aug1.6"Sep3.2"Oct4.6"Nov3.8"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLGA 2 SE, WA US (USC00456096), adjusted for the elevation of Thatcher.

Thatcher weather month by month

January
44° 38°F
3.9 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 1.8 in of snow
February
46° 39°F
2.6 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.4 in of snow
March
50° 41°F
2.6 in of rain · 10 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
April
56° 44°F
2.1 in of rain · 7 wet days
May
62° 48°F
1.7 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
65° 51°F
1.3 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
69° 54°F
0.7 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
69° 54°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
65° 51°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
56° 47°F
3.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
49° 42°F
4.6 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.6 in of snow
December
44° 38°F
3.8 in of rain · 11 wet days❄ 2.8 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Thatcher through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:55 AM4:45 PM8 h 49 min
February7:16 AM5:34 PM10 h 18 min
March7:21 AM7:18 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM8:04 PM13 h 45 min
May5:28 AM8:47 PM15 h 19 min
June5:06 AM9:17 PM16 h 10 min
July5:23 AM9:10 PM15 h 46 min
August6:03 AM8:27 PM14 h 23 min
September6:47 AM7:25 PM12 h 38 min
October7:30 AM6:23 PM10 h 53 min
November7:18 AM4:33 PM9 h 15 min
December7:55 AM4:18 PM8 h 23 min

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

What is the weather like in Thatcher?

Thatcher has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).

It gets about 29.2 inches (741 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Thatcher 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 Thatcher

The closest live webcam is Friday Harbor › North: WSF Lopez Ferry Holding Looking South, 3.2 miles W of Thatcher.

Friday Harbor › North: WSF Lopez Ferry Holding Looking SouthFriday Harbor · 3.2 mi WOn Windy
Port Stanley › West: WSF Lopez Ferry Holding MiddlePort Stanley · 3.2 mi WOn Windy
Port Stanley › North: WSF Lopez Ferry Holding Looking NorthPort Stanley · 3.2 mi WOn Windy
Friday Harbor › South: WSF Lopez Ferry ApproachFriday Harbor · 3.2 mi WOn Windy
Friday Harbor › East: WSF Orcas Ferry HoldingFriday Harbor · 6.6 mi NWOn Windy
Friday Harbor › South: WSF Orcas Ferry BoothFriday Harbor · 6.6 mi NWOn Windy
Anacortes › North: WSF - Ferry TerminalAnacortes · 7.2 mi SEOn Windy
Anacortes › North: WSF - Ferry HoldingAnacortes · 7.3 mi SEOn Windy
Anacortes › South: WSF - Ferry Terminal RdAnacortes · 7.3 mi SEOn Windy

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

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Questions about Thatcher

Where is Thatcher, WA?

Thatcher is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington, 9.3 miles W of Friday Harbor.

What county is Thatcher in?

Thatcher is in San Juan County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Thatcher, WA?

The ZIP code for Thatcher is 98222.

What is the nearest town to Thatcher?

Friday Harbor, 9.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Thatcher?

Yes. The closest is Friday Harbor › North: WSF Lopez Ferry Holding Looking South, 3.2 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Thatcher?

July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).

What is the coldest month in Thatcher?

December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Thatcher?

About 29.2 inches (741 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Thatcher?

Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Thatcher?

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

What climate does Thatcher have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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