Climate - Everett (Washington_state)

The climate of Everett is sub-oceanic, with quite mild, rainy winters and mild, fairly sunny summers.
The city is located 40 km (25 mi) north of Seattle, it also faces the Puget Sound (a deep fjord) and has a similar climate.
Although the winter is mild enough, there can sometimes be cold waves, sometimes even in November, with lows going down to -10 °C (14 °F) or even below. For example, the temperature dropped to -15 °C (5 °F) in January 1950, to -13 °C (8 °F) in November 1955 and December 1990, and to -10.5 °C (13 °F) in February 2019.
Snow is rare: on average, 18 centimeters (7 in) per year. However, a fairly heavy snowfall can occur from time to time.
In summer, daytime temperatures are generally mild or pleasantly warm. However, there may also be hot periods, which last a few days, with highs of 32/33 °C (89/91 °F), and sometimes more. Generally, the heat is less intense than in Seattle, as we are further north, and closer to the Strait of Juan de Fuca. However, in July 2009, in August 2020 and in late June 2021, the temperature reached 38 °C (100 °F).
The average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 4.6 °C (40.3 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 17.9 °C (64.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.

Precipitation amounts to 850 millimeters (33.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 20 mm (0.8 in) in the driest month (July) to 125 mm (4.9 in) in the wettest (November). Here is the average precipitation.

The sea temperature ranges between 8 °C (46 °F) and 13.5 °C (56 °F). So, it is cold all year round. Here are the average sea temperatures.

Best Time

The best time to visit Everett is summer, especially in July and August, since it is the mildest, driest and sunniest period of the year. May, June and September are also acceptable months.

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Everett - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Everett is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.1 °C (41 °F), with a minimum of 2.6 °C (36.6 °F) and a maximum of 7.7 °C (45.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -10.6 °C (12.9 °F) in January 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 14 °C (57 °F). However, it reached 17.2 °C (63 °F) in January 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 100 mm (3.9 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the weather in Everett is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 2.7 °C (36.9 °F) and a maximum of 8.8 °C (47.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -10.6 °C (12.9 °F) in February 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in February 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8 °C (46.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Everett is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.4 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 3.9 °C (39 °F) and a maximum of 10.9 °C (51.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -0.5 °C (31 °F). However, it dropped to -6.1 °C (21 °F) in March 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, it reached 26 °C (78.8 °F) in March 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Everett is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 5.9 °C (42.6 °F) and a maximum of 13.4 °C (56.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (36 °F). However, it dropped to -1 °C (30.2 °F) in April 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22 °C (71.5 °F). However, it reached 28.3 °C (82.9 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9 °C (48.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Everett is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.7 °C (47.6 °F) and a maximum of 16.9 °C (62.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (40.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) in May 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Everett is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 14.9 °C (59 °F), with a minimum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in June 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (81 °F). However, it reached 36.1 °C (97 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 0 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In July, the weather in Everett is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.5 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 7.8 °C (46 °F) in July 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in July 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 30 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Everett is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 17.9 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13 °C (55.4 °F) and a maximum of 22.8 °C (73 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, it dropped to 8.9 °C (48 °F) in August 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30 °C (86 °F). However, it reached 37.8 °C (100 °F) in August 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13.5 °C (56 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Everett is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 19.8 °C (67.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it dropped to 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) in September 2019.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, it reached 32.2 °C (90 °F) in September 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Everett is usually mild. The average temperature is of 11.0 °C (52 °F), with a minimum of 7.8 °C (46 °F) and a maximum of 14.3 °C (57.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.7 °C (27.1 °F) in October 1991.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21.5 °C (71 °F). However, it reached 27.7 °C (81.9 °F) in October 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 18 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Everett is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 7.1 °C (45 °F), with a minimum of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F) and a maximum of 9.8 °C (49.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29 °F). However, it dropped to -9 °C (15.8 °F) in November 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 22.2 °C (72 °F) in November 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 125 mm (4.9 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Everett is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.6 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 7 °C (44.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -12.2 °C (10 °F) in December 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it reached 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) in December 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 25 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.