Seattle, Washington
Seattle is a city of 754,195 people in King County, Washington, founded in November 13, 1851.
Why visit Seattle
Townapedia lists 84 museums and landmarks, 51 parks and trails, 381 places to eat, 37 places to stay and 22 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Seattle Repertory Theatre, The Vera Project, Chihuly Garden and Glass and MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; February lows average 37°F.
Weather in Seattle
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Seattle
Seattle is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is the 18th-most populous city in the United States with a population of 784,777 in 2025, while the Seattle metropolitan area at over 4.15 million residents is the 15th-most populous metropolitan area in the nation. The city is the county seat of King County, the most populous county in Washington. Seattle's growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020 made it one of the country's fastest-growing large cities.
From the Wikipedia article Seattle (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do22
Seattle Children's Theater
Cinema and theater
201 Thomas Street, Seattle
Tu-Su 10:00-15:00; Th-Sa 10:00-18:00
Overlook Walk
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Overpass bridge under construction in Seattle, Washington, U.S
Seattle Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 0.9 mi
Public aquarium in Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Union Street Pedestrian Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in Seattle, Washington, U.S
10 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks84
20th Avenue NE Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Bridge in Seattle, Washington, United States
Admiral Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Movie theater in Seattle, Washington, United States
Adventuress
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
1913 schooner
Alaska Trade Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Building in Washington, United States
Arboretum Sewer Trestle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Bridge in Seattle, Washington, United States
Arthur Foss
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic tugboat in Seattle, Washington, United States
72 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds51
Beacon Food Forest
Park · 3.9 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
Cheasty Boulevard South
Park · 4.3 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
Fauntleroy Park
Park · 7.1 mi
Park in King County, Washington, United States of America
Frink Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Genesee Park
Park · 5.1 mi
Park in the Rainier Valley neighborhood of Seattle, Washington
39 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes381
Café Campagne
Restaurant · French · 0.8 mi
1600 Post Alley, Seattle
Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-20:00
Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.8 mi
1916 Pike Place, Seattle
Mo-Th 11:30-19:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-18:00; Su 11:30-18:00
Hummingbird Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi · 0.4 mi
11 Mercer Street, Seattle
Tu-Th,Su 17:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 17:00-22:00
369 more on the map.
History
Archaeological excavations suggest that Native Americans have inhabited the Seattle area for at least 4,000 years. By the time the first European settlers arrived, the Duwamish people occupied at least 17 villages in the areas around Elliott Bay. The name for the modern city of Seattle in Lushootseed, dᶻidᶻəlal̓ič, meaning "little crossing-over place", comes from one of these villages, which was located at the present-day King Street Station.
In May 1792, George Vancouver was the first European to visit the Seattle area during his 1791–1795 expedition for the Royal Navy, which sought to chart the Pacific Northwest for the British.
From the History section of Seattle on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay37
Churches and places of worship13
Church of Scientology of Washington State
Place of worship · 0.5 mi
300 West Harrison Street, Seattle
Shopping38
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries53
Healthcare12
Map of Seattle
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 53°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 56°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 5.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 5.5 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
King County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenmore Air Seaplane Terminal (LKE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Medina 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Clyde Hill 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Yarrow Point 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Mercer Island 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Bainbridge Island 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Bellevue 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Renton 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Kent 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Everett 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Tacoma 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Seattle aerial 2, May 2023, Spicypepper999, CC0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 1, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 11, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle- outside water fountain science, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 10, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 8, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 9, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle- Red Flowering Currant, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 6, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 7, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 3, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle- child riding caterpillar, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 12, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle 2, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle 3, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 2, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle- Tropical Butterfly House, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 5, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle - Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Exhibition 4, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacific Science Center Seattle- front entrance in 2017, Thayne Tuason, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dow Constantine at Seattle PrideFest 2009, Dcoetzee, CC0
- King Tut exhibit postcard, 1978 (40403903063), Seattle Municipal Archives from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0
- Water gun in a science park (23753365048), Peter Addor from underway; mailnly Switzerland, Italy and Sri Lanka, world, CC BY 2.0
- Bill Nye the Science Guy at Pacific Science Center's 40th anniversary celebration, 2002 (3585563097), Seattle Municipal Archives from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0
- World's Fair Science Pavilion, 1962 (6774817738), Seattle Municipal Archives from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0
- Tutankhamun sandals, Al Pavangkanan from Van Nuys, USA, CC BY 2.0
- World's Fair Science Pavilion at night, 1962 (40129191713), Morley Studios via Seattle Municipal Archives from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0
- Pacific Science Center, 1963 (21521098373), Seattle Municipal Archives from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0
- Century 21 Exposition Science Pavilion from above, 1962 (32351222856), Seattle Municipal Archives from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0
- Paccar IMAX Theater 02, Peaceray, CC BY 4.0
- Paccar IMAX Theater 03, Peaceray, CC BY 4.0
- Darn Stegosaurus got in the fountain again! (1931564628), Eric Fredericks from Rancho Cordova, CA, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- The Archway (4628109347), Ian Sane from Oregon, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Pacific Science Center, circa 1960s (17148864135), Seattle Municipal Archives from Seattle, WA, CC BY 2.0
- Paccar IMAX Theater 01, Peaceray, CC BY 4.0
- Lesbian couple at Gay Pride Parade (3674326848), D Coetzee, CC0
- Men in yellow at Gay Pride Parade (3674325992), D Coetzee, CC0
- Merman on float at Gay Pride Parade (3673519779), D Coetzee, CC0
- Alaska Airlines marchers in Gay Pride Parade 1 (3674325256), D Coetzee, CC0
- Dancers in yellow and orange at Gay Pride Parade closeup (3674324432), D Coetzee, CC0
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