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Sequim, WA is a small city located in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It has a mild climate with warm summers and cool winters. The average temperature in the summer months is between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit and the winter temperatures range from about 20-45 degrees Fahrenheit. The area also receives an average of 18 inches of rain annually, most of which falls during the winter months. As a result, Sequim is often referred to as \"the sunniest place in Washington\" because it enjoys more sunshine than any other part of the state year round. It's also known for its mild temperatures compared to other nearby cities, making it an ideal destination for those looking for temperate weather throughout the year.

Sequim, Washington gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Sequim averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 132 sunny days per year in Sequim. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Sequim gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 140 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 70 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Sequim is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in Washington.

8.9 Summer - 5.6 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Sequim, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Sequim with an average high temperature of 70.2°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in Washington. In Sequim, there are 1 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Sequim are August, July and September.
In Sequim, there are 0.2 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in Washington.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Sequim with an average of 35.0°. This is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Sequim, there are 39.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in Washington.
In Sequim, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in Washington.
Humidity in Sequim is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are August, July and September.
November is the wettest month in Sequim with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.6 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 38% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.8 inches in Sequim means that it is drier than most places in Washington.
November is the rainiest month in Sequim with 17.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 5.2 rainy days. There are 140.2 rainy days annually in Sequim, which is less rainy than most places in Washington. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 32% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 14% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 2.1 inches in Sequim means that it is less snowy than most places in Washington. December is the snowiest month in Sequim with 0.7 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 1 years ago

This town is as close to perfect as you can get. It has all of the beauty of Washington state with a fraction of the rainfall thanks to the rain shadow effect of the  More

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Over 2 years ago

I moved to Sequim in 2013. Being here for the last 10 years I have seen a lot of changes. It is not for the better. As a 38 year old single mother to a teenage boy, I  More

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Take note of all the recent positive remarks about Sequim. Most all are either realtors, business owners, or local tribal members who own and dictate to this entire  More

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