Quinault, Washington Explained

Quinault
Pushpin Map:Washington
Pushpin Label:Quinault
Coordinates:47.4669°N -123.8453°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Washington
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Grays Harbor County
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:129
Population As Of:2020
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:98575

Quinault (or) is an unincorporated community in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States.[2] Quinault is located on the Olympic Peninsula.

Lake Quinault is the location of Lake Quinault Lodge, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Climate

Quinault is on the windward side of the Olympic mountains, which gives it an oceanic climate (Köppen climate classification Cfb) with a very wet 3485 mm of precipitation falling each year. It is one of the wettest places in Washington state. Summers average about 17 °C and winters 3 degrees. Both are relatively mild. Summer has a significant drying trend as is common in the Pacific northwest, but significant rain still falls. In the winter months there is some snow but not too much.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ZCTA5 98575 - Census Bureau Profile . . March 20, 2024.
  2. Web site: Quinault Populated Place Profile / Grays Harbor County, Washington Data . Washington.hometownlocator.com . 2012-03-15.