NWS, American, European side by side around Seattle and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Seattle, WA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 78°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 36°F), with roughly 43 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Seattle right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Seattle climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
46°
37°
Feb
47°
36°
Mar
51°
38°
Apr
55°
42°
May
65°
49°
Jun
69°
53°
Jul
78°
58°
Aug
77°
59°
Sep
69°
55°
Oct
60°
48°
Nov
50°
42°
Dec
49°
40°
Common questions
What's the weather in Seattle today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Seattle today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Seattle today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Seattle and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Seattle?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Seattle forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Seattle?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Seattle, with average highs around 78°F.
How cold does Seattle get?
The coldest month in Seattle is Feb, when overnight lows average about 36°F.
How much rain does Seattle get?
Seattle sees roughly 43 in of precipitation a year, with Dec usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.