Puget Sound Water Temperature

Puget Sound is home to more than 3.6 million people is the heart of Washington. The area is teeming with life, with more than 7000 different species of birds, fish, animals and even plants. Puget Sound is considered extremely productive and produces a record breaking amount of salmon each year. This is great place to visit as it has much to offer. One of the most enticing things about coming here is that Puget Sound water temperature is very inviting.

Puget Sound is a town close to Puget Sound. August is the month with the highest water temperature at 67.8°F / 19.9°C.
The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 40.3°F / 4.6°C.
July is the driest at 0in / 0mm and December the wettest month with 4in / 101.1mm.
With an average air temperature of 64.4°F / 18°C, August is the warmest month in a year. December is the coldest with 41.2°F / 5.1°C average air temperature.
The Climate is described as temperate climate with warm and dry summer. Best time to Visit would be in June, July, August, September.

Puget Sound Summary

Description Value
Current water temperature /
Warmest Month Water Temperature: August with 67.8°F / 19.9°C
Coldest Month Water Temperature: February with 40.3°F / 4.6°C
Warmest Month Air Temperature: August with 64.4°F / 18°C
Coldest Month Air Temperature: December with 41.2°F / 5.1°C
Wettest Month: December with 4in / 101.1mm
Driest Month: July with 0in / 0mm
Highest Humidity January with 84.6%
Lowest Humidity July with 69.3%
Best Time to Visit: June, July, August, September
Climate Classification temperate climate with warm and dry summer

Puget Sound water temperature by month

Puget Sound water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°F)

ø. Water

Temperature (°F)

Min. Water

Temperature (°F)

January

41.5 40.8 40.5

February

40.6 40.5 40.3

March

42.1 41 40.3

April

46.2 43.9 42.3

May

54.5 50 46.2

June

62.8 57.2 53.8

July

68.5 63.5 59.5

August

69.8 65.8 62.4

September

65.7 61.7 58.3

October

60.3 55 51.1

November

51.4 48.4 45.3

December

45.3 43.2 41.5

Puget Sound water temperature by month

Max. Water

Temperature (°C)

ø. Water

Temperature (°C)

Min. Water

Temperature (°C)

January

5.3 4.9 4.7

February

4.8 4.7 4.6

March

5.6 5 4.6

April

7.9 6.6 5.7

May

12.5 10 7.9

June

17.1 14 12.1

July

20.3 17.5 15.3

August

21 18.8 16.9

September

18.7 16.5 14.6

October

15.7 12.8 10.6

November

10.8 9.1 7.4

December

7.4 6.2 5.3

The hottest water temperature typically reached in August with around 67.8°F / 19.9°C. The coldest in February with an average water temperature of 40.3°F / 4.6°C.

Best time to visit Puget Sound

The best time of year to visit is between the months of May and November. This is when puget sound water temperature is at its warmest. Temperatures remain consistently in their 50’s between these 7 months of the year. From December through till April, the water starts to cool down and may be too cold to enjoy aquatic activities. There are many Airports around Puget Sound and the best way to get here is probably by taking a flight to one of these Airports and then renting a car to get around.


Puget Sound weather by month / climate table

Max.

Temperature

°F

ø.

Temperature

°F

Min.

Temperature

(°F)

Precip.

(in)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

47.5 41.5 36.5 1 13 84.6%

February

48.2 41.7 36 0.5 9 81%

March

54.1 44.6 37.6 2.5 16 79.1%

April

59.4 48 39.4 1.2 7 76%

May

64 53.8 44.2 0.5 1 73.9%

June

70.5 58.1 50.5 0.3 0 72.8%

July

75.2 63.7 54.7 0 0 69.3%

August

75.4 64.4 55.9 0 1 70.1%

September

69.6 59.4 51.4 0.1 1 76.4%

October

61.5 52 44.8 0.1 0 82.2%

November

52.7 45.3 37.6 0.8 15 83.9%

December

45.9 41.2 37.2 4 15 83.6%

Max.

Temperature

°C

ø.

Temperature

°C

Min.

Temperature

(°C)

Precip.

(mm)

Rainy Days

(d)

Rel. Humidity

(%)

January

8.6 5.3 2.5 24.4 13 84.6%

February

9 5.4 2.2 13.1 9 81%

March

12.3 7 3.1 62.9 16 79.1%

April

15.2 8.9 4.1 31.2 7 76%

May

17.8 12.1 6.8 13 1 73.9%

June

21.4 14.5 10.3 6.9 0 72.8%

July

24 17.6 12.6 0 0 69.3%

August

24.1 18 13.3 0 1 70.1%

September

20.9 15.2 10.8 2 1 76.4%

October

16.4 11.1 7.1 3.3 0 82.2%

November

11.5 7.4 3.1 20.7 15 83.9%

December

7.7 5.1 2.9 101.1 15 83.6%
July is the month with the lowest rain of 0in / 0mm and December with the highest precipitation in a year with 4in / 101.1mm. The avg. temperature is around 64.4°F / 18°C, August is the month with the highest temperature. December is the coolest with 41.2°F / 5.1°C average temperature.

Activities around Puget Sound

The residents of Puget sound enjoy hours of fun in the sun, when they do have it. The daily activities include surfing and paddle boarding. If you would rather take it easy while taking in the sights, you are most welcome to go on a rafting trip along the rustling cottonwoods river.

You will be taken on an educational and informative tour by professionals, who will enlighten you on the wonders of the landscapes and the hottest happenings around the area.

Activities & POI in Puget Sound

Type of Activity List
Beach Northwest 57th Street End, 34th Avenue Northwest Street End, 28th Avenue Northwest Street End, 24th Avenue Northwest Street End, West McGraw Street End, West Raye Street End, West Armour Street End, West Barrett Street End, West Dravus Street End, 47th Avenue West Street End, West Sheridan Street End, 45th Avenue West Street End, West Cramer Street End, 48th Avenue West Street End, West Bertona Street End, The Esplanade West, Northwest 60th Street End, Beach Lane West, Manitou Beach, North Beach, South Beach
Marina for Sailing, Boat adventures, fishing Shilshole Bay Marina, Port of Kingston, Salmon Bay Marina, Port of Seattle Fishermen's Terminal, Nickerson Marina, Ballard Mill Marina, Sagstad Marina, Corinthian Yacht Club
Attraction Leif Erikson Statue, Fish Ladder Viewing Gallery, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Golf Course Seattle Golf Club, Interbay Family Golf Center Driving Range, Wing Point Golf Course, White Horse Golf Club

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