Sequim

Sequim / Rain Shadow · Zone 8b · Olympic rain shadow. Low precipitation, high sunshine, but cold clear nights pull GDD accumulation down.

Data through April 3, 2026

Least accumulated heat (GDD) in the network Driest station year to date Fewest frost nights this season
GDD₃₂ YTD
1070
Soil Temp
45.2°F
Chill Hours
1403
Precip YTD
13.16"
Frost Nights
4
Spray Days
33

Season Progress

Cumulative GDD₃₂ year to date. Other stations shown faded for regional context.

Season vs. History

As of April 3, 2026, Sequim has accumulated 1070 GDD₃₂, which is 20% ahead of the 2020–2025 average of 891.4 for this date. This season is tracking closest to 2024.

Cumulative GDD₃₂ by day of year. Current season (bold) against 2020–2025 individual years (faded) and their average (dashed).

Soil Temperature

Daily soil temperature at 2-inch depth. Bands: below 40°F (too cold), 40-50°F (cool-season), above 50°F (warm-season activation).

Frost Events

Every night the temperature dropped below 32°F. Color indicates severity: light (28-32°F), moderate (24-28°F), hard (<24°F).

Light (28-32°F) Moderate (24-28°F) Hard (<24°F)

Precipitation

Daily rainfall (bars) and cumulative total (bold line) for Sequim. Other stations shown faded.

Chill Hours

Cumulative hours below 45°F since January 1. Dashed lines show common fruit tree thresholds.

Dew Point & Disease Risk

Daily average dew point. Watch zone: 50-55°F. Active disease risk above 55°F.

Water Balance

Cumulative precipitation (solid) vs. evapotranspiration (dashed) for Sequim. When ET crosses above precipitation, start irrigating.

Sunshine Hours

7-day rolling average of daily sunshine. Other stations faded for comparison.

Monthly Summary

Month Low High Precip Frost Spray GDD₃₂ Sun hrs
Jan 31.5° 56.8° 4.58" 1 14 334.2 149.3
Feb 28.5° 53.5° 5.25" 3 9 302.3 167
Mar 32.8° 59.5° 3.27" 0 9 386.6 165.1
Apr 39.8° 55.9° 0.06" 0 1 46.9 16.2

Other Stations

Issaquah 1180.6 GDD₃₂ · 19.74" precip Seattle 1171.2 GDD₃₂ · 13.58" precip Kent 1110.8 GDD₃₂ · 15.38" precip Olympia 1106.4 GDD₃₂ · 17.71" precip Bellingham 1101.1 GDD₃₂ · 19.03" precip Tacoma 1075 GDD₃₂ · 16.98" precip

Data from the HortGuide station network via Open-Meteo. Your microclimate varies. Updated daily.