Seattle's mild winters and cool summers enable year-round outdoor activities. High temperatures in July average about 75° F (24° C), while low temperatures in winter drop below freezing an average of only 15 days per year. Average yearly rainfall in Seattle is 36.2 inches (92 cm).

Latitude: 47 39' North
Longitude: 122 17' West
City Profile:
Land Area: 84 sq mi (218 sq km)
Population, 1995: 532,900
Population density: 6,334 people per sq mi (2,445 per sq km)