Seattle's reputation for being "all wet" is a bit of an overstatement. In fact, the annual rainfall is only 32-35 inches -- less than that of Chicago and New York. While it's not unusual for it to be gray and drizzly from October to May, it's not the kind of rain where you need an umbrella. It's more of a mist or sprinkle. Even through winter, the precipitation is nearly all rain. When it does snow, it's generally a light dusting and quickly melts. In fact, many Seattle winters are snow-free. When the occasional big storm comes through, the city can come to a virtual standstill. Locals leave their offices early, schools close and television stations run live coverage. The city's snowplows get busy working while everyone else enjoys a "snow day." In spring, there's more rain, but it comes in unpredictable spurts. That said, annually, there's actually a 47% chance of seeing the sun --especially in summer!
Summer is the time that convinces visitors to move here. Some years it stays dry as a bone for two months straight! The humidity is low, temperatures range from the high 70s to 80s (versus the average Seattle temperature of 52.1 degrees), and the skies are cloudless. Like the song says, "the bluest skies you'll ever see are in Seattle."
So, have no fear of rusting. You'll see more sun that you could imagine based on all the wet jokes you hear about Seattle.
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