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Seattle, WA Weather on October 13
Seattle hits 75°F on October 13, breaking 22-year heat record
Seattle experienced unseasonably warm weather on October 13, 2024, when temperatures soared to 75°F, shattering the previous record high of 62°F by 13 degrees. This marked a dramatic departure from the typical autumn pattern, where average highs for this date hover around 62°F and lows near 48°F. The 2024 record demonstrates how climate variations can push Pacific Northwest fall weather to summer-like extremes, a stark contrast to the 38°F low recorded in 2002 across 54 years of historical data.
What to Expect on October 13
Planning for October 13th in Seattle, WA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest October 13 ever in Seattle?
The warmest October 13 in Seattle, WA reached 75°F in 2024. That is 13°F above the long-term average high of 62°F.
What was the coldest October 13 ever in Seattle?
The coldest October 13 in Seattle, WA dropped to 38°F in 2002. That is 10°F below the long-term average low of 48°F.
What is the average temperature on October 13 in Seattle?
On October 13, Seattle averages a high of 62°F and a low of 48°F based on 54 years of NOAA weather observations from SEATTLE URBAN SITE.
How many years of weather data are available for October 13 in Seattle?
We have 54 years of weather records for October 13 in Seattle, WA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
October 13 Weather History in Seattle
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 75°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 72°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 54°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 64°F | 50°F | 0.45" | -- |
| 2019 | 60°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 62°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 57°F | 39°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 60°F | 52°F | 1.74" | -- |
| 2015 | 63°F | 52°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 2014 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 59°F | 43°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 62°F | 55°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 2011 | 59°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 68°F | 46°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2009 | 61°F | 48°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 2008 | 62°F | 51°F | 0.23" | -- |
| 2007 | 62°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 63°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 62°F | 51°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2004 | 71°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 61°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 61°F | 38°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 58°F | 50°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2000 | 59°F | 53°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1999 | 60°F | 50°F | 0.04" | -- |
| 1997 | 66°F | 52°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 1996 | 59°F | 51°F | 0.53" | -- |
| 1995 | 66°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 57°F | 43°F | 0.24" | -- |
| 1993 | 66°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 55°F | 41°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 66°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 60°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 60°F | 53°F | 0.22" | -- |
| 1988 | 62°F | 57°F | 0.73" | -- |
| 1987 | 62°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 66°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 58°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 56°F | 48°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1983 | 56°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 68°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 59°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 62°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 57°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 63°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1977 | 62°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 62°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 56°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 59°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 59°F | 53°F | 0.11" | -- |
| 1972 | 67°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 60°F | 49°F | 0.28" | -- |
Based on 54 years of data from NOAA station: SEATTLE URBAN SITE
How Has October 13 Changed?
The last decade has been 1.1°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Seattle, WA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.