Wilderness, WA
Unincorporated community in King County, Washington
Wilderness is a small unincorporated community in King County, Washington. It is 1.1 miles SE of Maple Valley, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98042.
Wilderness at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- King County
- ZIP code
- 98042
- Nearest town
- Maple Valley (1.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.3800, -122.0469
Weather in Wilderness now
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Wilderness weather by the hour
Wilderness weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Wilderness.
This week in Wilderness
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Wilderness
What is the weather usually like in Wilderness?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 77°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 32°F average low
- 59.7 inprecipitation per year · 1,516 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Wilderness: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station LANDSBURG, WA US (USC00454486), adjusted for the elevation of Wilderness.
Wilderness weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Wilderness through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:46 PM | 8 h 58 min |
| February | 7:10 AM | 5:33 PM | 10 h 22 min |
| March | 7:18 AM | 7:15 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:17 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 10 min |
| June | 5:08 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 59 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 37 min |
| August | 6:03 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| September | 6:44 AM | 7:21 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:25 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 22 min |
| December | 7:47 AM | 4:19 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Wilderness?
Wilderness has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 32°F (0°C).
It gets about 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit Wilderness 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 Wilderness
The closest live webcam is Maple Valley: SR 169 at MP 13.5: SE 240th St, 0.6 miles NE of Wilderness.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Wilderness.
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Map of Wilderness, WA
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Questions about Wilderness
Where is Wilderness, WA?
Wilderness is an unincorporated community in King County, Washington, 1.1 miles SE of Maple Valley.
What county is Wilderness in?
Wilderness is in King County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Wilderness, WA?
The ZIP code for Wilderness is 98042.
What is the nearest town to Wilderness?
Maple Valley, 1.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Wilderness?
Yes. The closest is Maple Valley: SR 169 at MP 13.5: SE 240th St, 0.6 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Wilderness?
August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Wilderness?
December, with an average low of 32°F (0°C).
How much does it rain in Wilderness?
About 59.7 inches (1,516 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Wilderness?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit Wilderness?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Wilderness have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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