State park in Washington

Deception Pass State Park Travel Guide

Deception Pass State Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 63°F now🕔 11:47 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Deception Pass State Park is a state park in Washington. Deception Pass State Park is known for a bridge over tidal narrows.

Right now it is 63°F (17°C) in Deception Pass State Park with overcast. It feels like 62°F. Today runs from 57°F to 68°F. Chance of precipitation is 12%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Deception Pass State Park 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 70°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 35°F.

The closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 60 mi away. Nearby highlights include Space Needle, Olympic National Park, Stanley Park and North Cascades National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 68°F is in line with the 70°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Deception Pass State Park today at 9.3/10. 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 Deception Pass State Park

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

Coordinates: 48°24′23″N 122°38′42″W (48.4064, -122.645)

Weather in Deception Pass State Park right now

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63°F
Overcast · feels like 62°F
Humidity80%
Wind7 mph SW
Gusts12 mph
UV index0.6 · Low
Cloud cover96%
Pressure1017 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality20 · Good
Sunrise6:14 AM
Sunset8:11 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 78%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:47 AM, Aug 23 local time.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

☁️ 68° / 57°

Overcast · 12% rain · wind 10 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌥️ 66° / 55°

Fog · 23% rain · wind 11 mph

Quick facts about Deception Pass State Park

TypeState park
StateWashington
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates48°24′23″N 122°38′42″W (48.4064, -122.645)
Established1922
Known fora bridge over tidal narrows
Local time11:47 AM (UTC-07:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateTemperate

Things to do in Deception Pass State Park

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Deception Pass State Park.

Best time to visit Deception Pass State Park

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
February★★★☆☆
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April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★☆☆
November★★☆☆☆
December★★☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Deception Pass State Park

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Vancouver International AirportYVR60 miVancouver
Seattle-Tacoma International AirportSEA68 miSeattle
Portland International AirportPDX195 miPortland

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Deception Pass State Park?

Deception Pass State Park is a state park in Washington. Its coordinates are 48.4064, -122.645. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Deception Pass State Park right now?

It is currently 63°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 7 mph.

When is the best time to visit Deception Pass State Park?

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

What time zone is Deception Pass State Park in?

Deception Pass State Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 11:47 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Deception Pass State Park?

The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 60 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 68 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 195 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Deception Pass State Park?

Popular options include Space Needle, Olympic National Park, Stanley Park, North Cascades National Park, Garibaldi Provincial Park and Mount Rainier National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (state-parks) - 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 23, 2026 at 11:47 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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