ZIP Code 98101 Weather Forecast
ZIP Code 98101 weather: 50°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
ZIP Code 98101 is a postal code area in Seattle. ZIP Code 98101 covers Downtown Seattle.
Right now it is 50°F (10°C) in ZIP Code 98101 with partly cloudy. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 47°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 9%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit ZIP Code 98101 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 about average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is in line with the 59°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in ZIP Code 98101 today at 9.7/10. 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.
Weather in ZIP Code 98101 right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:30 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for ZIP Code 98101
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 47° | 9% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 48° | 4% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 52° | 3% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 53° | 0% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 52° | 0% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 74° / 53° | 2% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 67° / 52° | 3% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 49° | 1% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 74° / 50° | 2% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 53° | 15% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 48° | 9% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 45° | 13% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 48° | 10% | 6 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 48° | 13% | 6 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 61° / 46° | 29% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 63° / 43° | 32% | 9 mph | 4 |
Climate in ZIP Code 98101 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 | 76° | 59° | 1,3 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 69° | 56° | 1,7 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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Air quality and pollen in ZIP Code 98101
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit ZIP Code 98101
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is ZIP Code 98101?
ZIP Code 98101 is a postal code area in Seattle. Its coordinates are 47.611, -122.3345. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98101 right now?
It is currently 50°F (10°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 75% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit ZIP Code 98101?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in ZIP Code 98101, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is ZIP Code 98101 in?
ZIP Code 98101 observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 10:30 AM.
What is the nearest airport to ZIP Code 98101?
The closest airports are Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 11 mi away, Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 116 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 140 mi away.
What are the top things to do in ZIP Code 98101?
Popular options include Space Needle, Deception Pass State Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Mount Rainier, Olympic National Park and North Cascades National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (postal-codes-sample) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| 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 October 1, 2026 at 10:30 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
