West Sound, WA
Unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington
West Sound is a small unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington. It is 7.3 miles SW of Friday Harbor, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98243.
West Sound at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- San Juan County
- ZIP code
- 98243
- Nearest town
- Friday Harbor (7.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 48.6314, -122.9550
Weather in West Sound now
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West Sound weather by the hour
West Sound weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of West Sound.
This week in West Sound
Sunrise, sunset and moon in West Sound
What is the weather usually like in West Sound?
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 Sound: 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 Sound.
West Sound weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in West Sound through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:56 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 49 min |
| February | 7:16 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 19 min |
| June | 5:06 AM | 9:18 PM | 16 h 11 min |
| July | 5:24 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 47 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:28 PM | 14 h 24 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 38 min |
| October | 7:30 AM | 6:24 PM | 10 h 53 min |
| November | 7:18 AM | 4:33 PM | 9 h 14 min |
| December | 7:55 AM | 4:18 PM | 8 h 22 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in West Sound?
West Sound 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 Sound 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 Sound
The closest live webcam is Friday Harbor › East: WSF Orcas Ferry Holding, 2.3 miles S of West Sound.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from West Sound.
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Questions about West Sound
Where is West Sound, WA?
West Sound is an unincorporated community in San Juan County, Washington, 7.3 miles SW of Friday Harbor.
What county is West Sound in?
West Sound is in San Juan County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of West Sound, WA?
The ZIP code for West Sound is 98243.
What is the nearest town to West Sound?
Friday Harbor, 7.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near West Sound?
Yes. The closest is Friday Harbor › East: WSF Orcas Ferry Holding, 2.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in West Sound?
July, with an average high of 69°F (21°C).
What is the coldest month in West Sound?
December, with an average low of 38°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in West Sound?
About 29.2 inches (741 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in West Sound?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit West Sound?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does West Sound have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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