Whetstone, WA

Unincorporated community in Columbia County, Washington

Whetstone is a small unincorporated community in Columbia County, Washington. It is 6.5 miles SW of Dayton, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 99328.

Whetstone at a glance

State
Washington
County
Columbia County
ZIP code
99328
Nearest town
Dayton (6.5 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.3933, -117.8958

Weather in Whetstone now

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Whetstone weather by the hour

Whetstone weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Whetstone.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whetstone

What is the weather usually like in Whetstone?

Csb
Warm-summer Mediterranean climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

21°39°57°75°93°42°26°Jan46°28°Feb54°33°Mar61°38°Apr70°44°May77°50°Jun88°55°Jul87°54°Aug77°47°Sep63°38°Oct49°31°Nov41°26°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

2.1"Jan1.7"Feb2.2"Mar1.9"Apr1.8"May1.2"Jun0.4"Jul0.4"Aug0.7"Sep1.5"Oct2.4"Nov2.3"Dec

Best time to visit Whetstone: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station DAYTON 1 WSW, WA US (USC00452030), adjusted for the elevation of Whetstone.

Whetstone weather month by month

January
42° 26°F
2.1 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 6.3 in of snow
February
46° 28°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 1.9 in of snow
March
54° 33°F
2.2 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
April
61° 38°F
1.9 in of rain · 6 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
May
70° 44°F
1.8 in of rain · 5 wet days
June
77° 50°F
1.2 in of rain · 4 wet days
July
88° 55°F
0.4 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
87° 54°F
0.4 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
77° 47°F
0.7 in of rain · 2 wet days
October
63° 38°F
1.5 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 0.1 in of snow
November
49° 31°F
2.4 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 1.2 in of snow
December
41° 26°F
2.3 in of rain · 7 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Whetstone through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:28 AM4:33 PM9 h 4 min
February6:52 AM5:18 PM10 h 26 min
March7:01 AM6:58 PM11 h 56 min
April6:02 AM7:40 PM13 h 38 min
May5:15 AM8:20 PM15 h 4 min
June4:56 AM8:47 PM15 h 51 min
July5:12 AM8:42 PM15 h 29 min
August5:49 AM8:02 PM14 h 13 min
September6:28 AM7:04 PM12 h 36 min
October7:07 AM6:06 PM10 h 58 min
November6:51 AM4:20 PM9 h 28 min
December7:26 AM4:07 PM8 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Whetstone?

Whetstone has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 26°F (-3°C).

It gets about 18.8 inches (477 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 16 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Whetstone 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 Whetstone

The closest live webcam is Starbuck › East: US 12 at MP 381.6: Delaney, 7.7 miles NW of Whetstone.

Starbuck › East: US 12 at MP 381.6: DelaneyStarbuck · 7.7 mi NWOn Windy
Clarkston › West: US 12 at MP 413.3: Alpowa SummitClarkston · 22.8 mi EOn Windy
College Place › South: Walla Walla Regional Airport SouthwestCollege Place · 27.9 mi SWOn Windy
College Place › East: Walla Walla Regional Airport EastCollege Place · 27.9 mi SWOn Windy
College Place › West: Walla Walla Regional Airport WestCollege Place · 27.9 mi SWOn Windy
College Place › North: Walla Walla Regional Airport NorthCollege Place · 27.9 mi SWOn Windy
Endicott: SR 26 at MP 116.9: Dusty (1)Endicott · 30.9 mi NOn Windy
Endicott: SR 26 at MP 116.9: Dusty (2)Endicott · 30.9 mi NOn Windy
Endicott: SR 26 at MP 116.9: Dusty (3)Endicott · 30.9 mi NOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whetstone.

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Questions about Whetstone

Where is Whetstone, WA?

Whetstone is an unincorporated community in Columbia County, Washington, 6.5 miles SW of Dayton.

What county is Whetstone in?

Whetstone is in Columbia County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Whetstone, WA?

The ZIP code for Whetstone is 99328.

What is the nearest town to Whetstone?

Dayton, 6.5 miles away.

Are there webcams near Whetstone?

Yes. The closest is Starbuck › East: US 12 at MP 381.6: Delaney, 7.7 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Whetstone?

July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).

What is the coldest month in Whetstone?

January, with an average low of 26°F (-3°C).

How much does it rain in Whetstone?

About 18.8 inches (477 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Whetstone?

Yes, about 16 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Whetstone?

June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Whetstone have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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