Its sunless in seattle as city weathers one of the. The wettest season is spring with 39% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in autumn, which is the driest season. October shifts from dry summer to rainy winter weather at seattle, washington. Also, dont miss out on the seattle underground tour, which takes you through the subterranean corridors of what remains of part of the city that burnt down in 1889. Best times to visit seattle the best time to visit seattle is from september to october. Asked in history of the united states, meteorology and weather, rain and flooding. A vast fleet of small steamships were known as the mosquito fleet because they were known to be small and quick. A motorist tries to drive through standing water at the intersection of aurora avenue north and. Mar 01, 2017 if youre feeling a tad bit waterlogged, theres good reason for it. Sep 17, 2017 seattle rainiest february, march in 120 years september 17, 2017 march 30, 2017 by robert as of monday morning, seattles february and march combined precipitation total reached 15. With nearly 48 inches of rain in 2017, seattle has experienced the wettest fouryear stretch in the citys recorded history. Nov 01, 2016 seattle ended october with a whopping 10. The biggest museums in seattle include the seattle art museum, museum of flight, museum of popular culture mopop, and the museum of history and industry mohai.
The date range changes based on the selected dataset. A look back at the stormiest weather month in seattles history that had. While not ideal for outdoor activities, the discounted hotel and travel rates that accompany the rainy season can make october a great time to visit staying warm and dry in seattle s many museums, galleries, and restaurants. Histories from the crossingover place by coll thrush, shaping seattle architecture. Seattletacomas mild climate is influenced by the cascade mountains and to a lesser extent by the olympic mountains. Find historical weather by searching for a city, zip code, or airport code. And while its not written primarily for children, it would certainly be suitable for them. Books on seattles history seattleites librarything. In august, the warmest month, the average day time temperature rises to 74. Search by a range of dates or the same dates over a range of years. It was a monumental weather month for america in fact, this past may was the wettest month ever recorded in u. Past weather in seattle, washington, usa yesterday or. Seattleites have endured a rather unique streak of both gloomy and soggy weather over the past two months.
In seattle, rainiest day of the year defends its title npr. Climate and average monthly weather in seattle washington. When we plotted this data, the uptick in rain from february to march was surprising. Jan 26, 2007 hey, can anybody recommend another book about seattles history thats at least half as good as bill speidels infamous sons of the profits. Its been one of the soggiest januarys ever in seattle and more is. Emerald city comicon the pacific northwests premier comic book and. Aug 21, 2009 what are the rainiest months in seattle. What is the worst month to go to florida for vacation.
In february 2019, seattle experienced its snowiest month in 50 years since january 1969, with 20. Monthly temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine. When i was in 4th grade at crown hill elementary school my teacher, miss solveig lee, used to read to us every day. The dry season is centered around july and early august with july being the driest month of the year. Airport plunged to 18 degrees, breaking a 31yearold record of 22 degrees, making it the coldest nov. The heavy rain is generally expected between january and may and october and december.
Walk over to elliott bay book companys seattle section and. Yet, when we averaged the rainfall to a per day level, march still. The water year starts on october 1 and this makes a lot of sense here in the northwest, since our summers are very dry and the real rain usually does not begin until mid to late october. Seattle temperatures by month seattle travel weather.
Past weather in seattle, washington, usa yesterday and last 2 weeks. A climate graph showing rainfall, temperatures and normals. Nov 18, 2019 best month to visit seattle february 2, 2016 at 16. Oct 14, 2016 seattle is known for its wet weather, so we take a look at how it stacks up against other locations. It is a small town with a small population, located in the olympic peninsula of washington and is one of the rainiest locations in the united states. Average weather in seattle, washington, united states, year round.
January is the coldest month with 78% humidity and extremely low temperatures in the range of. A look back on the stormiest month in seattles history komo. The twoway mondays drenching was accompanied by mudslides and wind gusts that blew well past 100 mph in elevated areas. Seattletacoma international airport reported a monthly total of 15.
For some silly reason i decided to extend my walk to the university that morning. Seattle has received enough precipitation since october 1 to make it the wettest winter in seattle history. Books about seattle that everyone should read books. Its womens history month, so to celebrate the women who have shaped our history, written characters we loved, lived lives we admired and learned fromhere are twenty five books you should read this month. Forks, washington is the location stephenie meyer chose as the primary setting for her twilight series. Its not quite as dramatic when you consider that february only has 28 days and march has 31 days. The twoway mondays drenching was accompanied by mudslides and wind gusts that blew. The february that ended about 12 hours ago racked up a grand total of 8. Hawaii rainfall chart by month and island go visit hawaii. One that even for its hardy residents has become notable. I got quite wet on what turned out to be the rainiest day in seattle history, in october 2003. Discover the best seattle washington travel books in best sellers.
Include a date for which you would like to see weather history. Weather history for seattle, wa old farmers almanac. The truth is ny, as well as most of the eastern seaboard get more rain, so does atlanta and houston, but it does drizzle off and on for days at times here, giving the impression that its raining to the unfamiliar, but there are enough breaks in it. Rainfall in the west generally averages between and 1250 mm. Data coverage is stored based on observations over a specific period of time whether annually, monthly, or daily. The national weather service says the six months that ended thursday brought 43. So much, in fact, that may was the wettest month on record for the united states in noaas 121 years of recordkeeping. April is the driest month generally but in many southern parts, june is the driest. Sure, it rained yesterday, and sure, it rained pretty hard in some spots. Below are average maximum temperatures at popular destinations in washington for next month may. When were the droughts and how did they compare with recent years. For reference, on january 19, the cloudiest day of the. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain. Seattle was submerged in record rainfall nine years ago, with 5.
If any place would know of of a seattle building history the owner there would. Here is some of the interesting information that this book mentions. If seatac was in operation at that time,probably a higher total would have been recorded,since the downtown location is a climatologically drier area. Rainier for the first time this september, and the weather was so nasty we couldnt even see the mountain. The rainy season extends from october to march with december normally the wettest month but precipitation is rather evenly distributed through the winter and early spring months, with more than 75 percent of the yearly precipitation falling during the winter wet season.
But hoquiam will end up with its secondwettest january on record, and. Theres a picture in the book of the spokane street swing bridge. Safari books online provides access to more than 5,000 digital books about computing, databases, programming, web design and more. Summer marks the citys high season, meaning room rates rise and availability drops, while cold winter weather can deter even the most. Winters in seattle have an average temperature of aounrd 5 to 8 degrees celsius 4146 fahrenheit, so snowfall is rare. Seattle has a reputation for being fairly rainy and there is data that corroborates that. But this month, at least, has perhaps felt like interminable rain and. Seattle weather averages and climate seattle, washington. In many mountainous districts rainfall exceeds 2000mm per year. Other american states with lots of rain year round are in the southeastern part of the country and along the gulf coast. Vacationing in florida is high on the wish list for many travelers and timing is important to avoid the worst times to venture into the sunshine state. Summer marks the citys high season, meaning room rates rise and availability drops. Nov 16, 2018 baltimores record books are drenched as a historically wet year continues to wreak havoc. View station data is a web based interface which allows easy access to ncdcs station databases.
Will this be the wettest february in seattle weather history. The citys climate is characterized by mild temperatures, a pronounced though not sharply defined rainy season and considerable cloudiness, particularly during the winter months. The march precipitation total for the contiguous u. Oct 21, 2012 seattles rainiest day october 21, 2012 4. Seattle rainiest february, march in 120 years ice age now. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. An illustrated walking tour through 23 seattle neighborhoods. Seattle is the right place to look for an accommodation if you cant imagine a vacation without internet or you never miss an episode of your favorite show, as the most common amenities are internet and tvs. Yeartodate rainfall, however, remains more than 3 inches below normal. As part of its ongoing efforts to improve service to the public, the national weather service has released a local 3 month temperature outlook. Climate seattle washington and weather averages seattle. But the predicted snow was interrupted off and on by rain, and november became seattles wettest month on record.
It can actually rain at anytime here, but july is a good bet that you will have decent weather. In seattle, the summers are short, warm, dry, and partly cloudy and the winters. Hail and snow contribute relatively little to the precipitation. The clearest day of the month is april 30, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 44% of the time. Seattle s wettest month is november, with heavy rain and winds. This page gives detailed information on the typical october weather for seattle.
In seattle, rainiest day of the year defends its title. There is some where in downtown seattle a bookstore which specializes in architectural books. I really liked that one because it gave me background on the places i go every day. Seattle nears rainy day record weather weather news. Books about seattle that everyone should read books the. Following the wettest july in 12 years, twin downpours in early august have brought the monthly rain total to near normal. Seattle nears record for rainy days no letup over last 23 days, and more is forecast. This march is now one for the record books, with todays soaking pushing the monthly rainfall tally to 8. Overall june is the driest month in hawaii, while december is the wettest month. The rain total for this month in the seattle area first surpassed octobers record which was set in 2003 with 8. To get a sense of typical weather over a range of dates, we also offer an enhanced weather history search that makes finding out easy. Nov 19, 2012 in seattle, rainiest day of the year defends its title. Sadly it doesnt cover much after the turn of the 20th century.
Oklahoma ranked fifth wettest while texas ranked seventh wettest for the month. Seattle breaks record with rain on 30 days in a month komo. Seattle s professional sports history began at the start of the 20th century with the pchas seattle metropolitans, which in 1917 became the first american hockey team to win the stanley cup. Among the records that fell, the biggest one is that seattle set their alltime record for wettest month ever with 15. Most rain in seattle is seen in winter and on an annual base the city experiences a large amount of rainfall making it one of the wettest cities in the country. Seattles wet winter one for the record books the seattle times. The clearest day of the month is july 31, with clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy conditions 75% of the time. Popular seattle history books goodreads share book.
The month of may in seattle is reliably fully within the growing season. These are not official records, nor should they be used for legal or insurance purposes. Seattle temperatures by month the notoriously rainy, dreary winters in seattle can be jarring, so if youre going to the city between november and march, dont forget your raincoat and galoshes. He open montana books in wallingford back in the early 1980s i think, then moved to architecture and downtown.
Seattle january might usually be a rainy month around here, but its. The cascades are very effective in shielding the seattletacoma area from the cold, dry continental air during the winter and the hot, dry continental air during the summer months. Fifty shades of grey, fifty shades darker, fifty shades freed, the son of neptune, hotel on the corner of bit. Check the seattle climate guide before you book your next holiday. Monthly weather forecast and climate for seattle, washington. Jun 08, 2015 when it rains, it pours and in the month of may, it rained a lot. If youre from the northeastus where i grew up, you need to get used to the fact that summer doesnt really run from memorial day through labor day. Average weather in may in seattle, washington, united states. The top 10 rainiest states average at least 50 inches 1270 mm of rain a year, or 4 inches 101 mm a month, based on statewide averages of monthly precipitation. Mar 02, 2016 at 1 pm today, seattle weather history was made. Seattle, wa detailed climate information and monthly weather. Seattle has had 18 inches of rain about 2 inches above normal and well above this time last year, when. This is a great book, both for history fans and for people like me who typically are less captivated by history.
When it rains, it pours and in the month of may, it rained a lot. The best time to visit seattle is from september to october. Summer marks the citys high season, meaning room rates rise and availability drops, while cold winter. Jan 27, 2016 books about seattle that everyone should read. One of the most classic and bestselling books on seattle history, it was originally published in 1951. Average weather in april in seattle, washington, united states. Use filters to search and find an offer matching your needs among all of the properties in seattle. Are you planning a trip or an event such as a wedding. Not surprisingly, this month is now also our soggiest february in 14 years, with 4. This summary is also available on our home page at weather. During times like these, seattle comes to mind what some call the.
This amount of rain is more than any of the 10 rainiest cities in the u. Seattles rainy reputation is welldeserved the weather channel. The city gets a moderate amount of rain, along with mild temperatures this month. The wettest months, almost everywhere are december and january. Recordbreaking 10 inches of rain recorded in seattle. Average weather in july in seattle, washington, united states. Best time to visit seattle updated for 2020 santorini dave. When would you recommend visiting seattle for the best weather and smallest crowds with the priority being on good weather. Because you can pick it up and absorb it in the 2page chunks of the lost seattle icons, it is an awesome book to share with friends.
You can select a range of dates in the results on the. We are from new york and planning a 10 day trip that includes vancouver, bc and portland. The format of the book and ketchersides great writing make this a real pleasure to read. Seattle also is home to the seattle dragons of the xfl which began play in 2020 at centurylink field. Bad feminist, by roxane gay an essential collection of essays perfect for womens history.
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