Port Townsend (WA) Climate by Month
The climate in Port Townsend is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months
to cold in the cooler months.
It receives a moderate amount of precipitation.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
In Port Townsend, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a chilly 8°C in December. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching 3°C in December.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Port Townsend receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 578 mm. The seasons in Port Townsend, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, November, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 89 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 18 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 14 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Port Townsend, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.0 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 2.3 hours.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Port Townsend in the United States of America
During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
November tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 14 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 331 hours of sunshine.
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