Weather Spark Seattle (2024)

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Where does Weatherspark get its data? ›

Like most other weather sites it provides a local forecast based on a variety of data sources including NOAA (there are international data sources for those outside the US).

Weather in Seattle in January

Source The weather stands out to be cold with frequent rain showers almost any time unexpectedly. Seattle experiences an average daily temperature from: 7°C (45°F) to approximately 2°C (36°F) in January. It usually sees up to 2 hours of sunshine per day throughout the month.

September-October

Average temperatures range from 45 to 70 degrees, depending on the month, while precipitation increases as winter nears, so pack some warm clothes and an umbrella.

Winter season snowfall in the valleys varies from 40 to 80 inches. Both rainfall and snowfall increase along the slopes of the mountains. Snow can be expected in the higher elevations in October and in the lower valleys by the last of November.

National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI):

NCEI is our nation's primary authority for environmental data and maintains one of the world's largest archives of atmospheric, coastal, geophysical, and oceanic data.

Weather apps get their information from data providers like IBM, Apple, Foreca, and others. Those providers sometimes do specialized processing to provide more accurate info, or mix in data from personal weather stations, but much of the raw information comes from government agencies like the NOAA.

The 12-Month Long-Range Weather Report From The 2024 Old Farmer's Almanac. Winter temperatures will be colder than normal, with below-normal precipitation and snowfall. The coldest periods will be in mid-November, late December, and mid-January. The snowiest periods will occur in mid- to late December and mid-January.

The city saw temperatures drop to zero in January of 1950.

Seattle's snowiest and coldest month on record occurred in January 1950. Bundle up, folks. The latest forecasts predict that temperatures in Seattle may drop into the teens over the next couple of days.

Winter in Seattle begins in early December. Although, if it's a particularly brutal year, it can arrive in November. However, winters in the coastal Pacific Northwest are relatively mild, especially compared to elsewhere in the country.

SEATTLE — It's officially October, but this weekend felt more like summer in the Puget Sound region. On Sunday, Seattle broke the record for the hottest Oct. 2 when the temperature measured 80 degrees. The last time the Emerald City hit 80 degrees on that date was in 1993.

What is the best part of Seattle to stay in? ›

Capitol Hill/First Hill

Capitol Hill is one of Seattle's most vibrant and well-loved neighborhoods, popular with locals for its nightlife, counterculture, and hundreds of great bars and restaurants.

April–May and later September into early October still have great weather and lots to do. If you do go in April–May or September–October, be sure to pack some layers. While the days tend to be warm and pleasant, the evenings can become cool in the spring months and crisp in the fall months.

Seattle Fall Weather

For much of Washington State, the average temperatures range from the mid-40s to mid-60s°F (7-18°C), with a chance of rain on most days. It's advisable to dress in layers, as the weather can be quite unpredictable.

October weather in Seattle: Late October is traditionally the beginning of Seattle's rainy season. While the beginning of October is often sunny and dry, the average air temperature cools significantly throughout this month, and we begin to see the return of clouds, fog, and wet weather.

At The Weather Network, we use the computer model output from many agencies such as Environment and Climate Change Canada. Our meteorologists then select the best of this data and use their own experience to make the final forecast.

The channel launched at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on May 2, 1982. Originally, regional and local information was obtained from the National Weather Service for broadcast. Since 2002, all forecasting has been done on-site in Atlanta.

Most weather data is collected by using thermometers to measure temperature, barometers to measure air pressure, radar to measure rain or snow locations and movements, wind vanes to measure wind directions, anemometers to measure wind speed, transmissometers to measure atmospheric visibility, and hygrometers to measure ...

Local weather monitoring

Currently, meteorologists get their data through a blend of government and privately owned weather stations.