This summer seem much more milder/cloudier than usual? (Seattle: home, areas)

[pnwguy2]

It is interesting to me that many Seattleites like this cooler trend. Perhaps that is why they chose the Seattle area in the first place. Not sure. But I think the trends are toward a warmer climate for Western Washington, despite this cooler start to summer here in 2019.

[Hemlock140]

Originally Posted by pnwguy2

It is interesting to me that many Seattleites like this cooler trend. Perhaps that is why they chose the Seattle area in the first place. Not sure. But I think the trends are toward a warmer climate for Western Washington, despite this cooler start to summer here in 2019.

Yes, that is why many of us chose to move here!


You are also probably right about the warming trend, however we are still better off here, since the already warmer places we came from will get even hotter.

[Botev1912]

Originally Posted by pnwguy2

It is interesting to me that many Seattleites like this cooler trend. Perhaps that is why they chose the Seattle area in the first place. Not sure. But I think the trends are toward a warmer climate for Western Washington, despite this cooler start to summer here in 2019.

Very few people move to a place because of the climate. It's the economy/family that matters to most

[NWarty]

It poured last night! Absolutely loved it!

[Natnasci]

Vancouver, BC is experiencing the same so far, as you guys.

Maybe I'm older, and remember more July's, but this isn't that odd. We have had a few very grey July's. This usually means that we might have a beautiful September, and first two weeks of October. Maybe.

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by Botev1912

Very few people move to a place because of the climate. It's the economy/family that matters to most

Agree and disagree here. Yes, jobs/economy/family do indeed matter, but I can't help believe the climate comes into play at some point. Some people really do need certain climates due to health concerns, or personal preference. Those who don't usually will move within a year or two. I think most do their research and know what they are moving to.

[dozerbear]

Originally Posted by pnwguy2

Yep, almost automatically mid-October brings on the rain. I think a "normal" summer is somewhat alarming due to the warmth of the past decade. But it really is about average, with 75-76 the normal high during summer. What is a bit unusual, as I posted earlier, is the amount of precipitation which is usually near zero in July and August. Oh well, I guess we are certainly not immune from fluctuations in weather, just as Alaska has been baking recently.

"Normal" precipitation for Seattle (Sea-Tac) in July and August is 1.58", the wettest year was 1968, with 5.41", the driest was 2017 with 0.02". Statewide average for the two months is 1.92", the wettest was 1983 with 4.60", driest was 2017 with 0.18".

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by dozerbear

"Normal" precipitation for Seattle (Sea-Tac) in July and August is 1.58", the wettest year was 1968, with 5.41", the driest was 2017 with 0.02". Statewide average for the two months is 1.92", the wettest was 1983 with 4.60", driest was 2017 with 0.18".

Those are good stats...thank you. I would presume most of this "normal" precipitation in July and August occurs on just a couple of days,(this year excluded apparently) thus my comment "almost zero". As most natives know, July 1-4 can be rainy and this year it has extended beyond that period. As for a statewide average of precipitation, I have never heard of such a thing. Is this an average of all reporting stations in the State? Again, not a common stat.

[Botev1912]

Originally Posted by pnwguy2

Those are good stats...thank you. I would presume most of this "normal" precipitation in July and August occurs on just a couple of days,(this year excluded apparently) thus my comment "almost zero". As most natives know, July 1-4 can be rainy and this year it has extended beyond that period. As for a statewide average of precipitation, I have never heard of such a thing. Is this an average of all reporting stations in the State? Again, not a common stat.

Actually the last time it rained on July 4 was in 2010 (0.11"). And Seattle has seen rain on July 4 just three times since 1998 (2010, 2006 and 1998). So, people still believe in myths rather than facts.

[pnwguy2]

Ok point taken. I tend to go on memory but I also am stating my lifetime in Seattle both as a resident but coming back for family gatherings in the 90’s and early 2000’s remember many rainy 4ths. Not a myth!