West Beach, WA
Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington
West Beach is a small unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington. It is 9.7 miles SW of Roche Harbor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98245.
West Beach at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- San Juan County
- ZIP code
- 98245
- Nearest town
- Roche Harbor (9.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.6875, -122.9564
Weather in West Beach now
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West Beach weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Beach.
This week in West Beach
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Beach
What is the weather usually like in West Beach?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 69°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 38°F average low
- 29.2 inprecipitation per year · 741 mm
- 5.8 insnowfall per year · 15 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Beach: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station OLGA 2 SE, WA US (USC00456096), adjusted for the elevation of West Beach.
West Beach weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Beach through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:57 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 48 min |
| February | 7:17 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 17 min |
| March | 7:22 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:04 PM | 13 h 46 min |
| May | 5:28 AM | 8:48 PM | 15 h 20 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 9:18 PM | 16 h 11 min |
| July | 5:23 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 52 min |
| November | 7:19 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| December | 7:56 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 21 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in West Beach?
West Beach has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 38°F (3°C).
It gets about 29.2 inches (741 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit West Beach 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 West Beach
The closest live webcam is Buckhorn › West: Orcas Island Airport, 2.5 miles NE of West Beach.
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Questions about West Beach
Where is West Beach, WA?
West Beach is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington, 9.7 miles SW of Roche Harbor.
What county is West Beach in?
West Beach is in San Juan County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of West Beach, WA?
The ZIP code for West Beach is 98245.
What is the nearest town to West Beach?
Roche Harbor, 9.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Beach?
Yes. The closest is Buckhorn › West: Orcas Island Airport, 2.5 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Beach?
July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in West Beach?
December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in West Beach?
About 29.2 inches (741 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in West Beach?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Beach?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Beach have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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