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Weather in Washington

Climate at a glance

Washington is largely one climate zone across 633 cities and towns. Predominantly warm-summer Mediterranean.

The state spans roughly 3.4° of latitude (45.6° N to 49.0° N), from Washougal in the south to Laurier in the north. Seattle is the largest city by population.

Japanese 72-kō · May 16–20 · Predominantly Pacific Northwest

takenoko shōzuBamboo shoots emerge

Oxalis and other low herbs spread a carpet of clover-like leaves. Fern growth peaks—sword, bracken, lady ferns all at full stature. Cedar bark peels in long strips, scent rising on warm days.

Microseason content for Washington is drawn from the Pacific Northwest corpus (75% of the state's cities sit in this region).

All cities in Washington

633 cities & towns

Weather in Washington — All Cities & Forecasts