Weather in Everett, Washington
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- TodayMay 16Snow71%55°44°
- SundayMay 17Overcast34%60°43°
- MondayMay 18Overcast—65°46°
- TuesdayMay 19Drizzle—62°45°
- WednesdayMay 20Overcast—67°42°
- ThursdayMay 21Overcast—73°44°
- FridayMay 22Overcast—69°49°
- PM 2.5
- 2.2 μg/m³
- PM 10
- 2.6 μg/m³
- NO₂
- 2.4 μg/m³
- Ozone
- 84.0 μg/m³
- UV Index
- 1.7 Low
Flowers blooming in late autumn, a sure sign of a bad winter coming.
- Moonrise
- 11:48 AM
- Moonset
- 3:05 AM
- In sign
- ♉︎ Taurus
Shoots and Sprouts Rise in Ranks
Everett at a glance
- Today vs. normal: 9°F below the seasonal normal for this latitude
- Last frost: June 3 (climatological average for this latitude)
- Microseason: 28 of 72, May 16–20
- Planting window: Direct sow okra, melons, and southern peas. Thin carrot rows.
Right now in the garden
Cool-season window is open
As of May 16, the cool-season window is open or about to open. Direct-sow peas, lettuce, spinach, radishes, and brassicas now. Hold off on warm-season crops until 1–2 weeks after the last spring frost (around May).
Planting calendar
| Month | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| January | — | — |
| February | — | — |
| March | — | — |
| April | — | — |
| May | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| June | lettuce, peas, spinach, radishes, tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | lettuce, peas, radishes |
| July | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| August | tomatoes, peppers, beans, squash, fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| September | fall brassicas, garlic (overwinter), carrots | tomatoes, beans, summer squash |
| October | — | winter squash, tomatoes (last) |
| November | — | — |
| December | — | — |
A year in weather
Everett's warmest month is August, with a mean near 65°F, and its coldest is December, averaging around 40°F. Rainfall peaks in November at 5.8 inches and reaches its low point in July at 1.0 inches.
| Month | Mean temp | Precip | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 5.0″ | 17 |
| February | 43° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| March | 46° | 4.1″ | 14 |
| April | 51° | 3.4″ | 11 |
| May | 56° | 2.7″ | 9 |
| June | 61° | 2.3″ | 8 |
| July | 65° | 1.0″ | 3 |
| August | 65° | 1.1″ | 4 |
| September | 60° | 2.3″ | 8 |
| October | 52° | 3.7″ | 12 |
| November | 45° | 5.8″ | 19 |
| December | 40° | 5.0″ | 17 |
Regional context
Everett sits within a warm-summer Mediterranean climate region — a cohort of cities that share similar temperature ranges, seasonal patterns, and growing conditions.
Similar climates: Seattle, WA, Spokane, WA, Kennewick, WA, Bremerton, WA, Tacoma, WA.
Naturalist notes
By mid-May, western serviceberry shrubs on the bluffs above Puget Sound are breaking bud and unfurling their first leaves, timing their growth to the retreat of the last spring frost.
The late evening twilight of early June brings common nighthawks back over the Snohomish River estuary, their aerial courtship flights visible against a sky that never fully darkens before 10 p.m.
Frequently asked
- When does it freeze in Everett?
- Everett's last spring frost typically falls around mid-May, and the first fall frost arrives around mid-October.
- What is the rainy season in Everett?
- November is the wettest month with about 5.8 inches of rain on average; the city receives roughly 40 inches annually.
- What is the warmest month in Everett?
- August is typically warmest, averaging about 65°F.
- What is the coldest month in Everett?
- December is typically coldest, averaging about 40°F.
- When can I start a vegetable garden in Everett?
- Cool-season crops such as peas and lettuce can be sown around the last spring frost in mid-May; warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should wait until 1–2 weeks after.
- How many rainy days does Everett get?
- Everett averages about 134 rainy days per year.
- What hardiness zone is Everett?
- Everett's USDA hardiness zone is determined by its lowest average winter temperature; check the USDA's online lookup with the city ZIP for the current zone designation.
Climate
Everett, Washington falls within a warm-summer Mediterranean climate zone. January temperatures hold near 41°F, July averages 65°F — a 24°F seasonal swing.
The city receives about 40 inches of precipitation annually, distributed across roughly 134 rainy days.
Latitude (48.0°N), nearby water bodies, and local elevation set the rhythm of the year here. These factors determine what can grow, when frost is likely, and the shape of daily weather patterns.