The weather in Seattle is generally mild and pleasant. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and mountains, skies are often overcast particularly during the fall and winter months. The city, however, receives less precipitation (37.1 inches) than New York, Atlanta or Houston.

| Month | Minimum | Maximum | Precipitation |
| Jan | 35 | 47 | 5.1 |
| April | 42 | 61 | 2.6 |
| July | 55 | 77 | 0.8 |
| Oct | 44 | 62 | 3.2 |