Heat — Seattle and Vicinity, Washington

2023-10-07 · Seattle and Vicinity, Washington

Event narrative

A record high temperature was set at Sea-Tac Airport on October 7th of 79 degrees, breaking the record of 77 degrees in 2022.

A record high temperature was set at WFO Seattle on October 7th of 79 degrees, tying the record of 77 also in 2022.

Wider weather episode

Persistent upper level ridging over Western Washington lead to record warmth during October, which is usually one of the cooler/wetter months.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1146646. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.