The Highlands, WA
Unincorporated community in King County, Washington
The Highlands is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 1.4 miles NE of Shoreline, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98177.
The Highlands at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- ZIP code
- 98177
- Nearest town
- Shoreline (1.4 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.7439, -122.3683
Weather in The Highlands now
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The Highlands weather by the hour
The Highlands weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of The Highlands.
This week in The Highlands
Sunrise, sunset and moon in The Highlands
What is the weather usually like in The Highlands?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 77°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 37.8 inprecipitation per year · 961 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit The Highlands: 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 The Highlands.
The Highlands weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in The Highlands through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:51 AM | 4:46 PM | 8 h 55 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 43 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 13 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:11 PM | 16 h 3 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 40 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 20 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 29 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in The Highlands?
The Highlands 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 The Highlands 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 The Highlands
The closest live webcam is Shoreline: I-5 at MP 175.1: NE 155th St, 1.8 miles E of The Highlands.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from The Highlands.
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Map of The Highlands, WA
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Other communities near The Highlands
- Spring Beach0.3 mi SW
- Foy1.3 mi SE
- Ronald1.4 mi E
- Richmond Highlands1.6 mi NE
- Evergreen1.6 mi E
- Richmond Beach2.0 mi NW
- Echo Lake2.1 mi NE
- Ridgecrest2.4 mi E
- Firdale subdivision2.5 mi N
- Whittier Heights3.6 mi S
- Sheridan Beach3.8 mi E
- Victory Heights subdivision3.8 mi SE
- Metum3.9 mi SW
- Loyal Heights4.0 mi S
- Sunset Hill4.9 mi S
Questions about The Highlands
Where is The Highlands, WA?
The Highlands is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 1.4 miles NE of Shoreline.
What county is The Highlands in?
The Highlands is in King County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of The Highlands, WA?
The ZIP code for The Highlands is 98177.
What is the nearest town to The Highlands?
Shoreline, 1.4 miles away.
Are there webcams near The Highlands?
Yes. The closest is Shoreline: I-5 at MP 175.1: NE 155th St, 1.8 miles away.
What is the hottest month in The Highlands?
August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in The Highlands?
February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in The Highlands?
About 37.8 inches (961 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in The Highlands?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit The Highlands?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does The Highlands have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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