West Kelso, WA
Unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington
West Kelso is a small unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington. It is 1.7 miles N of Beacon Hill, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98609.
West Kelso at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Cowlitz County
- ZIP code
- 98609
- Nearest town
- Beacon Hill (1.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 46.1461, -122.9217
Weather in West Kelso now
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West Kelso weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Kelso.
This week in West Kelso
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Kelso
What is the weather usually like in West Kelso?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 80°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 35°F average low
- 48.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,222 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Kelso: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LONGVIEW, WA US (USC00454769), adjusted for the elevation of West Kelso.
West Kelso weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Kelso through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:54 PM | 9 h 6 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:39 PM | 10 h 27 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:19 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 6:22 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 37 min |
| May | 5:36 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 2 min |
| June | 5:17 AM | 9:06 PM | 15 h 48 min |
| July | 5:33 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| August | 6:09 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 12 min |
| September | 6:48 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 35 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:27 PM | 10 h 59 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:41 PM | 9 h 29 min |
| December | 7:45 AM | 4:28 PM | 8 h 42 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in West Kelso?
West Kelso has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 35°F (2°C).
It gets about 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit West Kelso 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 Kelso
The closest live webcam is Kelso: West Kelso: SR 4 at MP 60.8: Catlin St, 0.1 miles W of West Kelso.
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Questions about West Kelso
Where is West Kelso, WA?
West Kelso is an unincorporated community in Cowlitz County, Washington, 1.7 miles N of Beacon Hill.
What county is West Kelso in?
West Kelso is in Cowlitz County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of West Kelso, WA?
The ZIP code for West Kelso is 98609.
What is the nearest town to West Kelso?
Beacon Hill, 1.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Kelso?
Yes. The closest is Kelso: West Kelso: SR 4 at MP 60.8: Catlin St, 0.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Kelso?
August, with an average high of 80°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in West Kelso?
February, with an average low of 35°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in West Kelso?
About 48.1 inches (1,222 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in West Kelso?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Kelso?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Kelso have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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