Seattle Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Seattle Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


38°C
Highest Temp
22 Jul. 26

-2°C
Lowest Temp
15 Mar. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthAugust28.72°C

Coldest MonthJanuary3.7°C

Wettest MonthMarch7.77mm

Windiest MonthJune14.63km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Seattle historically?

August is historically Seattle's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 26°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 41°C on 2021-06-28.

2. What is the coldest month in Seattle historically?

February is Seattle's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 2°C. The all-time record low of -11°C was recorded on 2010-11-24.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Seattle over the past 17 years?

Seattle's average annual rainfall is approximately 1271.8mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Seattle experience on average per year?

Seattle historically records approximately 197.4 rainy days per year. November has the highest number of rain days at an average of 20.7 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Seattle?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Seattle is 41°C on 2021-06-28.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Seattle?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Seattle is -11°C on 2010-11-24.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Seattle historically?

Seattle experiences its strongest winds during November. The historic gust record of 46.4 kph was recorded on 2015-11-17.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Seattle during a year?

Usually, Seattle's humidity peaks in December at around 85.3% and drops to its lowest in July at approximately 66.8%.