Velvet, WA

Unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington

Velvet is a small unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington. It is 5.3 miles SE of Northport, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99157.

Velvet at a glance

State
Washington
County
Stevens County
ZIP code
99157
Nearest town
Northport (5.3 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
48.9861, -117.8258

Weather in Velvet now

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Velvet weather by the hour

Velvet weather for the next 7 days

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

This week in Velvet

Sunrise, sunset and moon in Velvet

What is the weather usually like in Velvet?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

15°34°53°72°91°31°20°Jan39°22°Feb49°27°Mar60°33°Apr70°41°May75°47°Jun85°51°Jul86°50°Aug75°43°Sep57°34°Oct40°27°Nov31°22°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.2"Jan1.3"Feb1.6"Mar1.7"Apr2.1"May2.4"Jun1.0"Jul0.6"Aug1.0"Sep1.6"Oct2.2"Nov2.5"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station NORTHPORT, WA US (USC00455946), adjusted for the elevation of Velvet.

Velvet weather month by month

January
31° 20°F
2.2 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 15.8 in of snow
February
39° 22°F
1.3 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
March
49° 27°F
1.6 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow
April
60° 33°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
70° 41°F
2.1 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
75° 47°F
2.4 in of rain · 6 wet days
July
85° 51°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
August
86° 50°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
September
75° 43°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
October
57° 34°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
40° 27°F
2.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.9 in of snow
December
31° 22°F
2.5 in of rain · 8 wet days❄ 17.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Velvet through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:37 AM4:24 PM8 h 46 min
February6:57 AM5:13 PM10 h 16 min
March7:02 AM6:58 PM11 h 56 min
April5:57 AM7:44 PM13 h 47 min
May5:06 AM8:28 PM15 h 22 min
June4:44 AM8:59 PM16 h 14 min
July5:02 AM8:52 PM15 h 50 min
August5:42 AM8:08 PM14 h 26 min
September6:26 AM7:05 PM12 h 39 min
October7:10 AM6:03 PM10 h 52 min
November6:59 AM4:12 PM9 h 12 min
December7:36 AM3:56 PM8 h 19 min

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

What is the weather like in Velvet?

Velvet has a warm-summer mediterranean continental climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 20°F (-6°C).

It gets about 20.3 inches (516 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 47 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Velvet 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 Velvet

The closest live webcam is Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1, 18.1 miles W of Velvet.

Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1Laurier · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1Laurier · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1Laurier · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1Laurier · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1Laurier · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1Laurier · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1Laurier · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1Laurier · 18.1 mi WOn Windy
Metaline Falls › North: SR 31 at MP 16.6Metaline Falls · 22.9 mi EOn Windy

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

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Questions about Velvet

Where is Velvet, WA?

Velvet is an unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington, 5.3 miles SE of Northport.

What county is Velvet in?

Velvet is in Stevens County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Velvet, WA?

The ZIP code for Velvet is 99157.

What is the nearest town to Velvet?

Northport, 5.3 miles away.

Are there webcams near Velvet?

Yes. The closest is Laurier › North: US 395 at MP 270.1, 18.1 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Velvet?

August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).

What is the coldest month in Velvet?

January, with an average low of 20°F (-6°C).

How much does it rain in Velvet?

About 20.3 inches (516 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Velvet?

Yes, about 47 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Velvet?

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

What climate does Velvet have?

Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).

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