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Seattle Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

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A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

Warmest Sunday at 55° · coldest night Tuesday at 45°

The short of it: Seattle weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 12 °C (54 °F) with light rain, feeling like 11 °C (51 °F). Today’s high 13 °C (55 °F), low 11 °C (51 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 18 mm (0.70 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 20:00 local time.

SEATTLE, Saturday. — Seattle may look for passing showers this day, with the mercury climbing to about 55° before sinking to 51° by night. Count it a gift: 4° above the November average of 51° for these parts. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the ESE, gusting to 5 mph, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 55°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 45°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 1.1 in. in all. Nights run 11° milder than the November norm of 40°.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Seattle brings highs near 51°, lows of 40° and about 5.7 in. of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 76°, December the coldest at 36°, and December the wettest with 5.9 in.. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 20 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 0 ft above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowLight rain54°51°3 mph0.08 in.
9 PMLight rain54°52°2 mph0.08 in.
10 PMRain53°49°6 mph0.2 in.
11 PMLight rain54°49°6 mph0.07 in.
12 AMLight rain54°50°5 mph0.07 in.
1 AMLight showers54°49°6 mph0.09 in.
2 AMLight showers55°50°6 mph0.04 in.
3 AMLight showers54°49°7 mph0.01 in.
4 AMOvercast55°50°8 mph–
5 AMPartly cloudy55°49°9 mph–
6 AMLight showers54°48°9 mph0.01 in.
7 AMLight showers53°47°8 mph0.01 in.
8 AMLight showers53°48°7 mph0.01 in.
9 AMPartly cloudy53°48°7 mph–
10 AMLight showers54°48°8 mph0.02 in.
11 AMLight showers54°47°9 mph0.02 in.
12 PMOvercast54°47°8 mph0.00 in.
1 PMPartly cloudy54°48°8 mph0.00 in.
2 PMOvercast54°48°8 mph0.01 in.
3 PMLight showers53°47°7 mph0.02 in.
4 PMPartly cloudy52°47°6 mph0.00 in.
5 PMPartly cloudy52°47°5 mph–
6 PMMostly clear51°47°4 mph–
7 PMPartly cloudy50°47°3 mph0.00 in.

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): light showers, high 55°, low 51°, 0.6 in. of rain, gusts to 12 mph. Sun up 7:13 AM, down 4:33 PM. Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today51°55°0.6 in.12 mph9 h 20 min
Sunday49°55°0.3 in.17 mph9 h 17 min
Monday47°54°0.00 in.5 mph9 h 15 min
Tuesday45°51°dry5 mph9 h 12 min
Wednesday45°49°0.02 in.7 mph9 h 10 min
Thursday46°51°dry14 mph9 h 8 min
Friday47°49°0.1 in.8 mph9 h 5 min

Warmest: Sunday at 55°. Wettest: today, 0.6 in. of rain. Strongest gusts: Sunday, 17 mph.

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The Almanac · Seattle Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Seattle, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
9° colder, 2.0 in. more rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
7 mph
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from October to about 51°, with nights near 40°. Wet spells are common — about 5.7 in., the 2nd wettest month.

Seattle in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Seattle by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January47°37°5.4 in.7 mph8 h 50 min✦
February49°37°3.5 in.7 mph10 h 11 min✦
March53°39°4.4 in.8 mph11 h 45 min✦✦
April58°42°3.0 in.8 mph13 h 34 min✦✦
May65°48°1.8 in.7 mph15 h 6 min✦✦✦✦✦
June70°52°1.6 in.7 mph15 h 58 min✦✦✦✦✦
July75°56°0.7 in.7 mph15 h 36 min✦✦✦✦✦
August76°56°1.1 in.7 mph14 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
September70°52°1.6 in.6 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦✦
October60°45°3.7 in.6 mph10 h 45 min✦✦
November51°40°5.7 in.7 mph9 h 13 min✦✦
December46°36°5.9 in.7 mph8 h 27 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Seattle

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Seattle today?

Right now it is 12 °C (54 °F) with light rain; it feels like 11 °C (51 °F). Today’s high is 13 °C (55 °F) and tonight’s low 11 °C (51 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 18 mm (0.70 in) expected.

Will it rain in Seattle this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 28 mm (1.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Seattle?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Seattle at present.

What is the warmest month in Seattle?

August, with an average high of 24 °C (76 °F). The coldest is December, when nights average 2 °C (36 °F). The wettest month is December, with 149 mm (5.9 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Seattle?

July and August. July brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 19 mm (0.75 in) of rain; August highs near 24 °C (76 °F) and 28 mm (1.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Seattle?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 2 °C (36 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Columbia CityWashington4 mi SE51°41°5.6 in.
Mercer IslandWashington6 mi ESE51°40°5.7 in.
BellevueWashington6 mi E51°39°5.9 in.
KirklandWashington8 mi NE52°40°5.6 in.
Bainbridge IslandWashington9 mi W51°40°6.1 in.
Inglewood-Finn HillWashington9 mi NNE51°39°6.1 in.
BurienWashington9 mi S51°39°5.8 in.
TukwilaWashington10 mi SSE51°39°5.6 in.

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