Upper Fairfax, WA

Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington

Upper Fairfax is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 5.8 miles NW of Carbonado, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98323.

Upper Fairfax at a glance

State
Washington
County
Pierce County
ZIP code
98323
Nearest town
Carbonado (5.8 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.0058, -121.9992

Weather in Upper Fairfax now

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Upper Fairfax weather by the hour

Upper Fairfax weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Upper Fairfax

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Upper Fairfax

What is the weather usually like in Upper Fairfax?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

28°41°55°68°81°46°33°Jan47°33°Feb51°35°Mar56°38°Apr62°44°May67°48°Jun75°52°Jul76°52°Aug70°48°Sep59°42°Oct50°36°Nov44°33°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

7.0"Jan5.2"Feb6.6"Mar5.6"Apr5.0"May3.9"Jun1.5"Jul1.6"Aug3.4"Sep6.0"Oct8.0"Nov6.3"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MUD MTN DAM, WA US (USC00455704), adjusted for the elevation of Upper Fairfax.

Upper Fairfax weather month by month

January
46° 33°F
7.0 in of rain
February
47° 33°F
5.2 in of rain
March
51° 35°F
6.6 in of rain
April
56° 38°F
5.6 in of rain
May
62° 44°F
5.0 in of rain
June
67° 48°F
3.9 in of rain
July
75° 52°F
1.5 in of rain
August
76° 52°F
1.6 in of rain
September
70° 48°F
3.4 in of rain
October
59° 42°F
6.0 in of rain
November
50° 36°F
8.0 in of rain
December
44° 33°F
6.3 in of rain

Sunrise and sunset in Upper Fairfax through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:47 AM4:47 PM9 h 0 min
February7:10 AM5:34 PM10 h 23 min
March7:18 AM7:15 PM11 h 56 min
April6:17 AM7:58 PM13 h 40 min
May5:30 AM8:38 PM15 h 8 min
June5:10 AM9:06 PM15 h 56 min
July5:26 AM9:01 PM15 h 34 min
August6:04 AM8:20 PM14 h 16 min
September6:44 AM7:21 PM12 h 36 min
October7:25 AM6:22 PM10 h 57 min
November7:10 AM4:35 PM9 h 24 min
December7:45 AM4:21 PM8 h 35 min

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

What is the weather like in Upper Fairfax?

Upper Fairfax has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 76°F (24°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (0°C).

It gets about 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.

The best time to visit Upper Fairfax 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 Upper Fairfax

The closest live webcam is Buckley: SR 410 at MP 21.4: Park Ave, 11.1 miles N of Upper Fairfax.

Buckley: SR 410 at MP 21.4: Park AveBuckley · 11.1 mi NOn Windy
Bonney Lake: SR 410 at MP 16.8: 234th Ave EBonney Lake · 12.4 mi NWOn Windy
Bonney Lake: SR 410 at MP 15.6: 214th Ave EBonney Lake · 13.1 mi NWOn Windy
Watson Place Apartments: SR 410 at MP 24.9: Watson Rdunknown · 13.4 mi NOn Windy
Bonney Lake: SR 410 at MP 14.6: 198th Ave EBonney Lake · 13.7 mi NWOn Windy
Bonney Lake: SR 410 at MP 13.3: 181st Ave EBonney Lake · 14.8 mi NWOn Windy
Edgewood: Mount RainierEdgewood · 15.2 mi NWOn Windy
Sumner: SR 410 at MP 9.7 - AveSumner · 17.3 mi NWOn Windy
Puyallup: SR 512 at MP 8.7: SR 161 (South Hill)Puyallup · 17.7 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Upper Fairfax.

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Questions about Upper Fairfax

Where is Upper Fairfax, WA?

Upper Fairfax is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 5.8 miles NW of Carbonado.

What county is Upper Fairfax in?

Upper Fairfax is in Pierce County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Upper Fairfax, WA?

The ZIP code for Upper Fairfax is 98323.

What is the nearest town to Upper Fairfax?

Carbonado, 5.8 miles away.

Are there webcams near Upper Fairfax?

Yes. The closest is Buckley: SR 410 at MP 21.4: Park Ave, 11.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Upper Fairfax?

August, with an average high of 76°F (24°C).

What is the coldest month in Upper Fairfax?

December, with an average low of 33°F (0°C).

How much does it rain in Upper Fairfax?

About 60.1 inches (1,527 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Upper Fairfax?

Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.

When is the best time to visit Upper Fairfax?

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

What climate does Upper Fairfax have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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