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The climate of Port Angeles is
sub-oceanic, with quite mild, rainy winters and mild, fairly sunny summers.
The town is located in the northwest of Washington state and overlooks the strait of Juan de Fuca. We are in the area protected by the Olympic Mountains, where there is a quite sunny and relatively dry microclimate.
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.
Snow, already rare in the area due to the prevalence of mild currents from the ocean, is even more so in Port Angeles due to the arid microclimate. However, occasionally there can be a heavy snowfall, as happened in February 2011 and 2019.
In
summer, it rarely gets hot because of the influence of the ocean, and even when it does, the temperature drops a lot at night. Generally, the temperature does not go above 33/34 °C (91/93 °F) on the hottest days, but sometimes it does not even reach 30 °C (86 °F) for a whole month. During the exceptional heat wave of late June 2021, it reached 37.2 (99 °F).
The
average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 3.9 °C (39.1 °F), that of the warmest month (August) is of 15.8 °C (60.4 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Port Angeles - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 1 | 7 | 4 | 33 | 45 | 39.2 |
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| February | 1 | 8 | 4.3 | 33 | 47 | 39.8 |
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| March | 2 | 10 | 5.8 | 35 | 50 | 42.4 |
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| April | 4 | 12 | 8.1 | 39 | 54 | 46.5 |
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| May | 6 | 15 | 10.8 | 43 | 60 | 51.4 |
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| June | 9 | 17 | 13 | 47 | 63 | 55.4 |
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| July | 11 | 20 | 15.4 | 51 | 68 | 59.6 |
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| August | 11 | 21 | 15.8 | 51 | 70 | 60.4 |
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| September | 8 | 19 | 13.7 | 47 | 66 | 56.6 |
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| October | 5 | 14 | 9.5 | 42 | 57 | 49.1 |
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| November | 2 | 10 | 5.9 | 36 | 49 | 42.7 |
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| December | 1 | 7 | 3.9 | 33 | 45 | 39.1 |
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| Year | 5 | 13.4 | 9.2 | 41 | 56.2 | 48.5 |
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amounts to 745 millimeters (29.4 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 10 mm (0.4 in) in the driest month (July) to 135 mm (5.3 in) in the wettest (December). Here is the average precipitation.
Port Angeles - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 110 | 4.3 | 17 |
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| February | 70 | 2.8 | 13 |
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| March | 75 | 3 | 16 |
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| April | 40 | 1.6 | 12 |
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| May | 30 | 1.2 | 10 |
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| June | 20 | 0.8 | 8 |
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| July | 10 | 0.4 | 4 |
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| August | 15 | 0.6 | 6 |
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| September | 35 | 1.4 | 9 |
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| October | 80 | 3.1 | 14 |
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| November | 130 | 5.1 | 17 |
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| December | 135 | 5.3 | 17 |
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| Year | 745 | 29.3 | 142 |
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The
sea temperature ranges between 7,5 °C (46 °F) and 14 °C (57 °F). So, it is cold all year round. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Port Angeles - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 7.5 | 46 | February | 7.5 | 46 | March | 8.5 | 47 | April | 9.5 | 49 | May | 11.5 | 53 | June | 13.5 | 56 | July | 14 | 57 | August | 14 | 57 | September | 13 | 55 | October | 11 | 52 | November | 9.5 | 49 | December | 8.5 | 47 | Year | 10.7 | 51.3 |
Best Time
The best time to visit Port Angeles 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.
Back to the climate of
Washington state.
Port Angeles - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Port Angeles is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) and a maximum of 7.4 °C (45.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.7 °C (10.9 °F) in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13.5 °C (56 °F). However, it reached 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (46 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
February, the weather in Port Angeles is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.3 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 0.6 °C (33 °F) and a maximum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (23.5 °F). However, it dropped to -11.7 °C (10.9 °F) in February 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55.5 °F). However, it reached 20.6 °C (69.1 °F) in February 2004.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (46 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
March, the weather in Port Angeles is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.8 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 1.7 °C (35 °F) and a maximum of 9.9 °C (49.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.8 °C (18 °F) in March 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15.5 °C (59.5 °F). However, it reached 21.1 °C (70 °F) in March 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
April, the weather in Port Angeles is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.1 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 3.8 °C (38.8 °F) and a maximum of 12.3 °C (54.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (31.5 °F). However, it dropped to -2.2 °C (28 °F) in April 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 25 °C (77 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
May, the weather in Port Angeles is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.8 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.4 °F) and a maximum of 15.3 °C (59.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) in May 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 29.4 °C (84.9 °F) in May 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
June, the weather in Port Angeles is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 8.6 °C (47.4 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2.2 °C (36 °F) in June 1999.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). However, it reached 32.8 °C (91 °F) in June 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 8 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 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
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.
In
July, the weather in Port Angeles is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.4 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.1 °C (68.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in July 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in July 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
August, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Port Angeles is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.9 °C (69.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.6 °C (42.1 °F) in August 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 34.4 °C (93.9 °F) in August 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
September, the weather in Port Angeles is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.1 °F) and a maximum of 18.9 °C (66.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 1.7 °C (35.1 °F) in September 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (78.5 °F). However, it reached 31.1 °C (88 °F) in September 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
October, the weather in Port Angeles is usually mild. The average temperature is of 9.5 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 5.3 °C (41.6 °F) and a maximum of 13.7 °C (56.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -5.6 °C (21.9 °F) in October 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 19 °C (66.5 °F). However, it reached 22.8 °C (73 °F) in October 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 11 °C (52 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
November, the weather in Port Angeles is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 5.9 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 2.2 °C (36 °F) and a maximum of 9.7 °C (49.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59.5 °F). However, it reached 19.4 °C (66.9 °F) in November 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9.5 °C (49 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
In
December, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Port Angeles is usually cold. The average temperature is of 3.9 °C (39 °F), with a minimum of 0.8 °C (33.4 °F) and a maximum of 7.1 °C (44.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4.5 °C (24 °F). However, it dropped to -9.4 °C (15.1 °F) in December 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 16.7 °C (62.1 °F) in December 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 17 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 85%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.