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Cloudy,much the same tomorrow

NWS, the American and the European model put Seattle's high today between 67° and 72°, a 5° split. Tomorrow looks cloudy around 69°, with a 0% chance of rain.

70°55°
69°53°
71°53°
71°52°
69°54°
66°53°
Todaysplit ±5°Tomorrowmodels agreeSundaysplit ±5°Mondaysplit ±5°Tuesdaysplit ±5°Wednesdaymodels agree
NWSNational Blend (NBM)
72°
Cloudy
Today 72°·Low 56°·Rain 0%
AmericanNOAA GFS
67°
Fog
Today 67°·Low 54°·Rain 0%
EuropeanECMWF
71°
Partly cloudy
Today 71°·Low 55°·Rain 0%
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Seattle weather in numbers

from 30 years of measured normals

Seattle swings 42°F across the year, from 78°F highs in July to 36°F lows in February, and December is usually the wettest month in a year that brings about 43 in of precipitation.

Warmest month
July
78°F average high
Coldest month
February
36°F average low
Wettest month
December
43 in a year
Below freezing
Never
overnight lows stay above 32°F
Comfortable
4 months
May, June, July and August
Residents
781,000
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The weather map: all three models at once

NWS, American, European side by side around Seattle and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Seattle in 3D: the weather on the streets, hour by hour

Rain, sun and real shadows drawn on a 3D map of Seattle, 48 hours ahead. Drag the timeline, pick what you are doing or where you are going, and read the verdict for that hour.Full screen ↗

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Seattle hourly forecast: next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

Rain in the next 24 hours, model by model

each model's own hourly precipitation, side by side

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Seattle 10-day forecast, out to 14 days

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
70° 55°
±5°
Tomorrow
Cloudy
69° 53°
models agree
Sun
Mostly clear
71° 53°
±5°
Mon
Cloudy
71° 52°
±5°
Tue
Cloudy
69° 54°
±5°
Wed
Cloudy
66° 53°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
64° 54°
±6°
Fri
Cloudy
65° 52°
models agree
Sat
Cloudy
65° 50°
±6°
Sun
Partly cloudy
67° 51°
±8°
Mon
Partly cloudy
67° 53°
±13°
Tue
Cloudy
63° 53°
±10°
Wed
Cloudy
59° 51°
models agree
Thu
Cloudy
60° 48°
models agree

Seattle, Washington (WA). Below we compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Seattle right now and flag exactly where they disagree, then break down Seattle's weather month by month and which forecast model has been most accurate here.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in United States before you trust any single number.

Seattle weather by month

what to expect in Seattle through the year

Here is Seattle's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Seattle by season.

Jan
46°
37°
Cool
Feb
47°
36°
Cool
Mar
51°
38°
Cool
Apr
55°
42°
Cool
May
65°
49°
Mild
Jun
69°
53°
Mild
Jul
78°
58°
Warm
Aug
77°
59°
Warm
Sep
69°
55°
Mild
Oct
60°
48°
Mild
Nov
50°
42°
Cool
Dec
49°
40°
Cool
Wettest

What Seattle's weather is like through the year

Seattle runs from warm summers, with July highs near 78°F, to cold winters, when February lows sit around 36°F (a swing of about 42°F across the year). December is usually the wettest month, and Seattle sees roughly 43 inches of precipitation annually.

Best time to visit Seattle

The most comfortable time to visit Seattle is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.

Which forecast is most accurate in Seattle?

CheckWeather Score, graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather-scoreTempWindRainRun by
American logo
American ★ Best
88
/100rank #1
83±1.7°F94±1.9 mph8994% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA
European logo
European
86
/100rank #2
90±1.0°F94±1.9 mph7687% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy, each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 1999 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in United States, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the American model has been the most accurate forecast for Seattle, scoring 88/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the European at 86. See the full US accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

What do you think of the forecasts?

your vote counts

The accuracy above is the measured record. This is your opinion: which forecast service do you trust most in United States? Give each 1 to 5 stars.

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Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±5°67° to 72°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tomorrow±3°68° to 71°models agree0% to 0% chance
Sun±5°68° to 73°models agree0% to 0% chance
Mon±5°70° to 74°models agree0% to 0% chance
Tue±5°67° to 72°models agree2% to 2% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain, and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Seattle

today, local time
Sunrise
06:50
Sunset
19:14
Daylight
12h 24m

Common questions

What's the weather in Seattle today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Seattle today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Seattle today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Seattle and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Seattle?
Over the last 30 days, the American model has been the most accurate for Seattle (CheckWeather Score 88/100), ahead of the European at 86. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the US accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Seattle?
July is typically the warmest month in Seattle, with average highs around 78°F.
How cold does Seattle get?
The coldest month in Seattle is February, when overnight lows average about 36°F.
How much rain does Seattle get?
Seattle sees roughly 43 in of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.
When is the best time to visit Seattle?
The most comfortable time to visit Seattle is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest December rain is behind you.
Does it snow in Seattle?
Rarely - Seattle very seldom sees overnight lows drop below freezing, so lasting snow is unusual.

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