Geography of Seattle
Geography of Seattle: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geography of Seattle
King County is 0 mi to the north, Deception Pass State Park is 57 mi to the north, Mount Rainier National Park is 58 mi to the south-east and Mount Rainier is 59 mi to the south-east.
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Coordinates: 47°36′22.3″N 122°19′55.6″W (47.6062, -122.3321)
Quick facts about Seattle
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 47°36′22.3″N 122°19′55.6″W (47.6062, -122.3321) |
| Population | 750.000 |
| Known for | Space Needle, coffee and Puget Sound |
| Local time | 2:01 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
Geography by airport in Seattle
1 airports mapped in this atlas
Geography by attraction in Seattle
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Geography by zip / postal code in Seattle
1 zip and postal codes mapped in this atlas
Geography by area code in Seattle
1 area codes mapped in this atlas
Summary
Seattle is a city in Washington. Seattle is known for Space Needle, coffee and Puget Sound. It has a population of about 750.000.
Right now it is 62°F (17°C) in Seattle with clear. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 58°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 5%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Seattle is June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 78°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 11 mi away. Nearby highlights include Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park, Mount Rainier National Park and Mount Rainier.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 6.1°F below the 77°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 10 AM to 1 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Seattle today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Seattle 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 | 46° | 37° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 38° | 4,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 41° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 44° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 65° | 49° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 71° | 55° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 78° | 58° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 77° | 60° | 1,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 70° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 59° | 48° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 51° | 43° | 6,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 41° | 8,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Seattle?
Seattle is a city in Washington. Its coordinates are 47.6062, -122.3321. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Seattle right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with clear. Humidity is 83% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Seattle?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Seattle, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Seattle in?
Seattle observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 2:01 PM.
How many people live in Seattle?
Seattle has a population of approximately 750.000.
What is the nearest airport to Seattle?
The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 11 mi away, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 117 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 140 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Seattle?
Popular options include Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park and North Cascades National Park.
What places are in Seattle?
Seattle covers 4 places in this atlas, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Space Needle, ZIP Code 98101 and Area Code 206.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - 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 2:01 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
