West Seattle, WA
Unincorporated community in King County, Washington
West Seattle is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 3.7 miles NE of Seattle, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98116.
West Seattle at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- ZIP code
- 98116
- Nearest town
- Seattle (3.7 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.5711, -122.3853
Weather in West Seattle now
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West Seattle weather by the hour
West Seattle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Seattle.
This week in West Seattle
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Seattle
What is the weather usually like in West Seattle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 36°F average low
- 36.5 inprecipitation per year · 927 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit West Seattle: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEATTLE BOEING FLD, WA US (USW00024234), adjusted for the elevation of West Seattle.
West Seattle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Seattle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| July | 5:26 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 38 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 31 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in West Seattle?
West Seattle has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 36°F (2°C).
It gets about 36.5 inches (927 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit West Seattle 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 Seattle
The closest live webcam is Seattle › North: Alki Beach - Elliott Bay, 1.1 miles NW of West Seattle.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Seattle.
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Map of West Seattle, WA
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Other communities near West Seattle
- Youngstown subdivision0.8 mi E
- Alki1.1 mi W
- Georgetown3.0 mi SE
- Fauntleroy3.3 mi S
- South Seattle3.5 mi E
- Van Asselt subdivision3.6 mi SE
- Arbor Heights3.7 mi S
- Endolyne subdivision3.8 mi S
- Yesler Terrace3.9 mi NE
- Yesler Terrace3.9 mi NE
- Roxbury Heights subdivision4.2 mi S
- Arroyo Heights4.5 mi S
- South Park4.5 mi SE
- Queen Anne4.6 mi N
- Rainier Valley4.6 mi E
Questions about West Seattle
Where is West Seattle, WA?
West Seattle is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 3.7 miles NE of Seattle.
What county is West Seattle in?
West Seattle is in King County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of West Seattle, WA?
The ZIP code for West Seattle is 98116.
What is the nearest town to West Seattle?
Seattle, 3.7 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Seattle?
Yes. The closest is Seattle › North: Alki Beach - Elliott Bay, 1.1 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Seattle?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in West Seattle?
December, with an average low of 36°F (2°C).
How much does it rain in West Seattle?
About 36.5 inches (927 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in West Seattle?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit West Seattle?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Seattle have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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