University, WA
Unincorporated community in King County, Washington
University is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 3.8 miles SW of Seattle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98195.
University at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- ZIP code
- 98195
- Nearest town
- Seattle (3.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.6667, -122.3086
Weather in University now
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University weather by the hour
University weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of University.
This week in University
Sunrise, sunset and moon in University
What is the weather usually like in University?
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 University: 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 University.
University weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in University through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:46 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 2 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 39 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 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in University?
University 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 University 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 University
The closest live webcam is Seattle: I-5 at MP 169.6: NE 50th St, 0.6 miles W of University.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from University.
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- Hawthorne Hills subdivision1.6 mi E
- University Village subdivision1.7 mi E
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- Pontiac subdivision2.0 mi NE
- Windermere subdivision2.3 mi E
- Phinney2.4 mi W
- Madison Park2.6 mi SE
- Lavilla2.7 mi NE
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Questions about University
Where is University, WA?
University is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 3.8 miles SW of Seattle.
What county is University in?
University is in King County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of University, WA?
The ZIP code for University is 98195.
What is the nearest town to University?
Seattle, 3.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near University?
Yes. The closest is Seattle: I-5 at MP 169.6: NE 50th St, 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in University?
August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in University?
February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in University?
About 37.8 inches (961 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in University?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit University?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does University have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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