Newhalem
in Whatcom County of Washington, United States
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Hope Airport (49 mi) - Abbotsford Airport (56 mi)
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Bellingham International Airport (59 mi) - Snohomish County (Paine Field) Airport (71 mi)
- Lopez Island Airport (78 mi)
- Deer Harbor SPB (80 mi)
- Boeing Field King County International Airport (93 mi)
- Vancouver International Airport (95 mi)
- Seattle Tacoma International Airport (98 mi)
- Victoria International Airport (99 mi)
- Olympic National Park (Unesco heritage, 88 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 48.674 and -121.247 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 48° 40' 25" and W -121° 14' 50"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 10:14 AM (Wednesday)
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:21 am and 8:41 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -49.350 and 70.217 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Port-aux-Francais - References
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- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-15 08:00:47
Touring Newhalem
Newhalem in Whatcom County (Washington) is a town located in United States about 2,271 mi (or 3,655 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital place.
Time in Newhalem is now 10:14 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named America / Los Angeles with an UTC offset of -7 hours. We know of 10 airports nearby Newhalem, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest is airport we know is Hope Airport in Canada in a distance of 49 mi (or 79 km). The closest airport in United States is Bellingham International Airport in a distance of 59 mi (or 79 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Olympic National Park in a distance of 88 mi (or 141 km), South-West.
Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Chilliwack, Mount Vernon, Everett, Bellingham and Coupeville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F
| Morning Temperature | 12°C / 53 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
| Night Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 72% |
| Air Pressure | 1017 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from East |
| Cloud Conditions | Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky |
| General Conditions | Overcast clouds |
Wednesday, 15th of May 2024
12°C (53 °F)
9°C (48 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Thursday, 16th of May 2024
10°C (50 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
Friday, 17th of May 2024
11°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.
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Diablo Dam
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North Cascades Highway (SR 20) Re-opening Efforts - 2009
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North Cascades National Park
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Attractions and noteworthy things
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Newhalem, Washington
Newhalem is a small, unincorporated community in northwestern Washington, USA, located in the western foothills of the North Cascades along the Skagit River. It is located within Whatcom County. Newhalem is a company town owned by Seattle City Light and populated entirely by employees of the Skagit River Hydroelectric Project, or in local county, state or federal agencies. The town is not open to permanent residents who do not work for these agencies.
Skagit River Hydroelectric Project
The Skagit River Hydroelectric Project is a series of dams with hydroelectric power-generating stations on the Skagit River in northern Washington State. The project is owned and operated by Seattle City Light to provide electric power for the City of Seattle and surrounding communities. Hydro-electric dams provide approximately 92 percent of the electricity used in Seattle. The three major dams in the Skagit River Project are (from lower to upper) Gorge Dam, Diablo Dam, and Ross Dam.
Devil's Corner Cliff Walk
The Devil's Corner Cliff Walk is a feature of Ross Lake National Recreation Area. Built in 1875, it functioned as pedestrian transportation until around the start of the 20th century, and now functions as a park. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.
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