Whittier Heights, WA

Unincorporated community in King County, Washington

Whittier Heights is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 4.7 miles N of Shoreline, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98117.

Whittier Heights at a glance

State
Washington
County
King County
ZIP code
98117
Nearest town
Shoreline (4.7 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
47.6911, -122.3714

Weather in Whittier Heights now

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Whittier Heights weather for the next 7 days

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

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Whittier Heights

What is the weather usually like in Whittier Heights?

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

Average high and low temperature (°F)

32°45°57°70°82°47°37°Jan50°37°Feb54°39°Mar59°43°Apr65°48°May70°53°Jun76°56°Jul77°57°Aug71°53°Sep60°47°Oct52°41°Nov47°37°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

5.1"Jan3.5"Feb3.9"Mar3.0"Apr2.2"May1.6"Jun0.8"Jul1.0"Aug1.7"Sep3.6"Oct5.9"Nov5.6"Dec

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

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SEATTLE SAND PT WSFO, WA US (USW00094290), adjusted for the elevation of Whittier Heights.

Whittier Heights weather month by month

January
47° 37°F
5.1 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.9 in of snow
February
50° 37°F
3.5 in of rain · 9 wet days❄ 1.0 in of snow
March
54° 39°F
3.9 in of rain · 11 wet days
April
59° 43°F
3.0 in of rain · 9 wet days
May
65° 48°F
2.2 in of rain · 6 wet days
June
70° 53°F
1.6 in of rain · 5 wet days
July
76° 56°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
August
77° 57°F
1.0 in of rain · 3 wet days
September
71° 53°F
1.7 in of rain · 5 wet days
October
60° 47°F
3.6 in of rain · 9 wet days
November
52° 41°F
5.9 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
December
47° 37°F
5.6 in of rain · 12 wet days❄ 1.7 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Whittier Heights through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:51 AM4:46 PM8 h 55 min
February7:12 AM5:34 PM10 h 21 min
March7:20 AM7:16 PM11 h 56 min
April6:18 AM8:00 PM13 h 42 min
May5:29 AM8:42 PM15 h 13 min
June5:08 AM9:11 PM16 h 2 min
July5:25 AM9:05 PM15 h 39 min
August6:04 AM8:23 PM14 h 19 min
September6:45 AM7:23 PM12 h 37 min
October7:27 AM6:22 PM10 h 55 min
November7:13 AM4:34 PM9 h 20 min
December7:49 AM4:19 PM8 h 30 min

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

What is the weather like in Whittier Heights?

Whittier Heights has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is February, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).

It gets about 37.8 inches (961 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July. Snow is common: about 4 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Whittier Heights 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 Whittier Heights

The closest live webcam is Seattle: I-5 at MP 171.5: NE 85th St, 2.0 miles E of Whittier Heights.

Seattle: I-5 at MP 171.5: NE 85th StSeattle · 2.0 mi EOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 171.9: N 92nd StSeattle · 2.0 mi EOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 171.2: NE 80th St Express LanesSeattle · 2.1 mi EOn Windy
Seattle: Green Lake: I-5 at MP 171.2: NE 80th StSeattle · 2.1 mi EOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 172.4: NE 103rd Express Lanes RampSeattle · 2.2 mi NEOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 172.4: 1st Ave & 103rdSeattle · 2.2 mi NEOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 172.6: NE 107th StSeattle · 2.2 mi NEOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 171: NE 77th StSeattle · 2.3 mi EOn Windy
Seattle: I-5 at MP 170.8: Lake City Way Express LanesSeattle · 2.4 mi EOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Whittier Heights.

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Questions about Whittier Heights

Where is Whittier Heights, WA?

Whittier Heights is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 4.7 miles N of Shoreline.

What county is Whittier Heights in?

Whittier Heights is in King County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Whittier Heights, WA?

The ZIP code for Whittier Heights is 98117.

What is the nearest town to Whittier Heights?

Shoreline, 4.7 miles away.

Are there webcams near Whittier Heights?

Yes. The closest is Seattle: I-5 at MP 171.5: NE 85th St, 2.0 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Whittier Heights?

August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).

What is the coldest month in Whittier Heights?

February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).

How much does it rain in Whittier Heights?

About 37.8 inches (961 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.

Does it snow in Whittier Heights?

Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Whittier Heights?

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

What climate does Whittier Heights have?

Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).

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