Go Back  Fodor's Travel Talk Forums > Destinations > United States
Reload this Page >

Question about Seattle weather and packing

Search

Question about Seattle weather and packing

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 1st, 2005 | 05:31 AM
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 12,848
Likes: 0
Question about Seattle weather and packing

We are headed for Seattle next week for about 10 days. We've been watching the temps and they seem to be climbing up this week. We're staying on the campus of a college in Tacoma and have recently been told the rooms are not airconditioned. Conference organizers said that, about every three years, temps climb into the 90's and offered a fan rental. Needless to say, we booked the fans. I am now wondering if the temps will sink back to the 70's in the evenings if it does get up to 90, and if it stays humid. Will we even need a sweater?
kswl is offline  
Old Aug 1st, 2005 | 09:19 AM
  #2  
 
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 10,965
Likes: 0
It cooled off today, but it will warm up later in the week. It is always wise to have clothes to layer in case the weather changes. A light jacket is more practical than a sweater.

Very few homes have AC here.
happytrailstoyou is offline  
Old Aug 1st, 2005 | 10:07 AM
  #3  
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 98,201
Likes: 12
The weather's been gorgeous here! Sunny and warm. As above, I don't know a single person who has A/C at home. I haven't worn a sweater for months now. It is not humid.
suze is offline  
Old Aug 1st, 2005 | 12:40 PM
  #4  
 
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 7,090
Likes: 0
It can get quite hot here and the fans are a good idea. The heat is generally dry. It always cools off a lot at night, often into the sixties, sometimes into the fifties, but you will need the fans to bring in the cool air. Plus, they have the added benefit of providing white noise, which can be useful in a dorm.

And yes, bring a light jacket, sweater or sweat shirt for evening walks along the water, where it is generally cooler.
Orcas is offline  
Old Aug 1st, 2005 | 01:25 PM
  #5  
Original Poster
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 12,848
Likes: 0
I can't imagine living without AC, probably because anytime we go anywhere with a moderate climate, that is the year of 90+ temperatures. We were looking forward to cooling off from the intense heat of middle Georgia, but in Utah, our first stop this week, it is above 90 every day and not cooling to its usual level at night.

Thanks for the suggestions! Glad to know Seattle will at least be cooler in the evenings.
kswl is offline  
Old Aug 2nd, 2005 | 06:31 AM
  #6  
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 98,201
Likes: 12
Boy oh boy was I wrong! Bring that sweater; it really cooled off last evening for the first time in quite awhile. It's still gorgeous, sunny, and clear but way cooler than the weekend (Tues AM from Capitol Hill in Seattle).
suze is offline  
Old Aug 2nd, 2005 | 06:35 AM
  #7  
Original Poster
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 12,848
Likes: 0
Suze, thanks for the update! I really appreciate it, as I had already packed and stopped checking the weather.
kswl is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Original Poster
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Terp08
United States
4
Feb 26th, 2010 11:13 AM
jmsvss
United States
6
Sep 9th, 2007 07:52 PM
smooshie
United States
12
Dec 19th, 2006 11:03 AM
SusanCS
United States
9
Jul 20th, 2004 03:42 PM
darcey
United States
5
May 5th, 2004 03:33 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement -