State in United States

Washington Map

Interactive map of Washington with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

☀️ 53°F now🕔 9:57 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August👥 7.8 million

Summary

Washington is a state in United States. Washington is a US state with its capital at Olympia. It has a population of about 7.8 million. The capital is Olympia.

Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Washington with clear sky. It feels like 53°F. Today runs from 51°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Washington 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 80°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), about 40 mi away. Nearby highlights include Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park and Space Needle.

In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 90°F is 10.6°F above the 80°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Washington today at 10/10. 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.

Map of Washington

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 47°2′16.4″N 122°54′2.5″W (47.0379, -122.9007)

Quick facts about Washington

TypeState
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates47°2′16.4″N 122°54′2.5″W (47.0379, -122.9007)
CapitalOlympia
Population7.800.000
Area71.298 sq mi
AbbreviationWA
Time zoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Local time9:57 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Maps of each national park in Washington

3 national parks mapped in this atlas

Maps of each state park in Washington

2 state and provincial parks mapped in this atlas

Maps of each city in Washington

1 cities mapped in this atlas

Maps of each mountain in Washington

1 mountains and peaks mapped in this atlas

Maps of each river in Washington

1 rivers mapped in this atlas

Maps of each county in Washington

1 counties mapped in this atlas

Cities map of Washington

1 cities and towns mapped in this atlas

Counties map of Washington

1 counties mapped, each with its own weather, climate and geography pages

Neighboring states and provinces in United States

Sorted by distance from Washington.

Getting to Washington

By road, from nearby cities
  • Victoria · 98 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving
  • Portland · 106 mi · roughly 2.4 h driving
  • Vancouver · 155 mi · roughly 3.6 h driving
  • Whistler · 213 mi · roughly 4.9 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Washington

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Seattle-Tacoma International AirportSEA40 miSeattle
Portland International AirportPDX101 miPortland
Vancouver International AirportYVR150 miVancouver

National and state parks in Washington

Top attractions in Washington

Things to do in Washington

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Washington.

Explore Washington

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Washington?

Washington is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 47.0379, -122.9007. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Washington right now?

It is currently 53°F (12°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 86% and wind is 2 mph.

When is the best time to visit Washington?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Washington, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Washington in?

Washington observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 9:57 AM.

How many people live in Washington?

Washington has a population of approximately 7.8 million.

What is the nearest airport to Washington?

The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 40 mi away, Portland International Airport (PDX), 101 mi away and Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 150 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Washington?

Popular options include Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park and Palouse Falls State Park.

What places are in Washington?

Washington covers 9 places in this atlas, including Mount Rainier National Park, North Cascades National Park, Olympic National Park, Deception Pass State Park, Palouse Falls State Park and Seattle.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 5, 2026 at 9:57 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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