The Cascade Mountains range is a large topographical feature that divides the state of Washington into two distinct climate regions.  Different regions have different weather patterns, and some are more comfortable to visit during varying seasons.  Visit the Washington State Climate page for detailed information about this topic.

            The Western Region of Washington is one of the rainiest places in the world.  The climate however is considerably mild, making it a year round destination (if rain is not a problem).  The summer weather in Seattle rarely gets extremely hot, with average daily temperatures hovering in the mid to upper 70’s.  There are days during which temperatures in the 80’s are possible, but this is as warm as it gets.  Winters are rather mild, with snow rarely falling.  Daytime temperatures during the coldest months of the year will still be in the upper 40’s.  For more information about this particular location, check out the Trip Advisor Seattle Page.

            Because of the mountains, the Eastern Region of Washington experiences weather patterns unlike those in the Western Region.  The summer months in the east are hot, the winter months are cold, and rainfall is much scarcer than on the other side of the Cascades. 

            For information about the climate in most major towns and cities across the state, check out the Climate Summaries page.

            For detailed weather information about the state’s major cities and towns, visit the Weather Channel website.