Geography of Olympic National Park
Geography of Olympic National Park: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Olympic National Park
Victoria is 45 mi to the north, Space Needle is 60 mi to the east, ZIP Code 98101 is 61 mi to the east and King County is 61 mi to the east.
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Coordinates: 47°48′7.6″N 123°36′15.8″W (47.8021, -123.6044)
Quick facts about Olympic National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 47°48′7.6″N 123°36′15.8″W (47.8021, -123.6044) |
| Established | 1938 |
| Known for | rainforest, mountains and wild coast |
| Local time | 5:23 AM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | July and August |
| Climate | Subarctic |
Summary
Olympic National Park is a national park in Washington. Olympic National Park is a US national park known for rainforest, mountains and wild coast.
Right now it is 56°F (13°C) in Olympic National Park with partly cloudy. It feels like 55°F. Today runs from 49°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Olympic National Park is July and August. The climate is subarctic. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 18°F.
The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 65 mi away. Nearby highlights include Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park, Stanley Park and Mount Rainier.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 60°F is 6.1°F below the 66°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 5 PM to 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Olympic National Park today at 9.8/10. Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Olympic National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 22° | 14,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 33° | 18° | 11,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| March | 36° | 22° | 15,9 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| April | 42° | 24° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 47° | 29° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 56° | 37° | 3,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 66° | 44° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 66° | 46° | 2,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 61° | 41° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 47° | 31° | 10,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| November | 37° | 24° | 16,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| December | 36° | 25° | 24,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Olympic National Park?
Olympic National Park is a national park in Washington. Its coordinates are 47.8021, -123.6044. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Olympic National Park right now?
It is currently 56°F (13°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 82% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Olympic National Park?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Olympic National Park, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Olympic National Park in?
Olympic National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 5:23 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Olympic National Park?
The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 65 mi away, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 98 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 160 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Olympic National Park?
Popular options include Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park, Stanley Park, Mount Rainier, Mount Rainier National Park and North Cascades National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 5:23 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
