Washington Weather Forecast
Washington weather: 53°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Washington
No snow is in the current forecast window for Washington.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Washington
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌥️ Fog | 80° / 51° | 1% | 11 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 14% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 52° | 3% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 70° / 50° | 10% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 48° | 3% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light rain | 61° / 55° | 22% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 69° / 50° | 29% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 58° / 52° | 36% · 1,1 in | 8 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 50° | 24% · 0,2 in | 10 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 71° / 50° | 14% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 47° | 9% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 51° | 19% | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 90° / 54° | 12% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 93° / 55° | 16% | 5 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 83° / 54° | 16% | 6 mph | 6 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 14% | -- | — |
Climate in Washington 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° | 35° | 6,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 48° | 36° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 54° | 39° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 60° | 41° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 66° | 46° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 72° | 51° | 1,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| July | 80° | 55° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| August | 79° | 56° | 1,1 in | ★★★★★ |
| September | 73° | 52° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 61° | 45° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 51° | 40° | 7,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 49° | 39° | 9,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 64°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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. Humidity is 93% and wind is 4 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 3:55 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 August 26, 2026 at 3:55 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
