Waits, WA
Unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington
Waits is a small unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington. It is 2.9 miles SE of Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99181.
Waits at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Stevens County
- ZIP code
- 99181
- Nearest town
- Valley (2.9 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.1897, -117.7819
Weather in Waits now
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Waits weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Waits.
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What is the weather usually like in Waits?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 86°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 20°F average low
- 21.4 inprecipitation per year · 543 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Waits: May to July and September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station CHEWELAH, WA US (USC00451395), adjusted for the elevation of Waits.
Waits weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Waits through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 4:26 PM | 8 h 52 min |
| February | 6:55 AM | 5:14 PM | 10 h 19 min |
| March | 7:01 AM | 6:58 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 5:58 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 44 min |
| May | 5:09 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| June | 4:48 AM | 8:55 PM | 16 h 7 min |
| July | 5:05 AM | 8:49 PM | 15 h 43 min |
| August | 5:44 AM | 8:06 PM | 14 h 22 min |
| September | 6:27 AM | 7:05 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:09 AM | 6:03 PM | 10 h 54 min |
| November | 6:56 AM | 4:14 PM | 9 h 17 min |
| December | 7:33 AM | 3:59 PM | 8 h 26 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Waits?
Waits 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 (-7°C).
It gets about 21.4 inches (543 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is August.
The best time to visit Waits is May to July and 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 Waits
The closest live webcam is Deer Park › North: US 395 at MP 188.1: Loon Lake Summit (1), 14.0 miles SE of Waits.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Waits.
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Questions about Waits
Where is Waits, WA?
Waits is an unincorporated community in Stevens County, Washington, 2.9 miles SE of Valley.
What county is Waits in?
Waits is in Stevens County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Waits, WA?
The ZIP code for Waits is 99181.
What is the nearest town to Waits?
Valley, 2.9 miles away.
Are there webcams near Waits?
Yes. The closest is Deer Park › North: US 395 at MP 188.1: Loon Lake Summit (1), 14.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Waits?
August, with an average high of 86°F (30°C).
What is the coldest month in Waits?
January, with an average low of 20°F (-7°C).
How much does it rain in Waits?
About 21.4 inches (543 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Waits?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Waits?
May to July and September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Waits have?
Warm-summer mediterranean continental (Köppen Dsb).
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