OVERALL LIVING SCOREB
The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Seattle, WA
Thinking of moving to Seattle? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Seattle.
🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F1 (0%)
Avg Days Under 32°F34 (9%)
Wet/Rainy Days120 (33%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade B
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days215 (59%)
Gloomy Overcast Days68 (19%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential3.42 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade D
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)5123 (Avg)
Cooling Demand (CDD)172 (Low)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts13 (4%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade A
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days243 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeMar 23
Avg First Fall FreezeNov 22
Yearly Water Demand29.6"
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