Seattle, WA weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
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Seattle weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Seattle.
This week in Seattle
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Seattle
What is the weather usually like in Seattle?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 77°F average high
- Februarycoldest month · 37°F average low
- 37.8 inprecipitation per year · 961 mm
- 3.8 insnowfall per year · 10 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Seattle: 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 Seattle.
Seattle weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Seattle through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:50 AM | 4:47 PM | 8 h 56 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:34 PM | 10 h 21 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 5:29 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 12 min |
| June | 5:09 AM | 9:10 PM | 16 h 1 min |
| July | 5:25 AM | 9:05 PM | 15 h 39 min |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 19 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:22 PM | 10 h 55 min |
| November | 7:13 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 21 min |
| December | 7:49 AM | 4:20 PM | 8 h 30 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Seattle?
Seattle 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 Seattle is June to September. At 131 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. 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.
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Questions about the weather in Seattle
What is the hottest month in Seattle?
August, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Seattle?
February, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in Seattle?
About 37.8 inches (961 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Seattle?
Yes, about 4 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Seattle?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Seattle have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
What is the weather like in Seattle in November?
Highs average 52°F and lows 41°F, with about 5.9 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in Seattle?
Around 7:13 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:34 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this Seattle weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of Seattle.
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