Seattle, Washington — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- King County, northwest Washington State, USA.
- Time Zone
- GMT - 8 (GMT - 7 from second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November).
- Electricity
- 110 volts, 50Hz; flat two-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 8°C (46°F).
- Average July Temperatures
- 8°C (75°F).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 944.6mm (37.19 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.6 USD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.41 USD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
ChineseNewYearCelebrations
January/February
Dragon parades and Chinese cultural events.
International District
SeattleInternationalBoatShow
January/February
Shilshole Bay Marina
Website: www.seattleboatshow.com
NorthwestFlowerandGardenShow
February
Washington State Convention Center
Website: www.gardenshow.com
OysterGames
March
Exhibits, all-you-can-eat, Celebrity Oyster Slurp and ‘Oystertainment’.
Anthony’s Homeport on Shilshole Bay
Website: www.pugetsoundkeeper.org
SeattleCherryBlossomandJapaneseCulturalFestival
Third week in April
A celebration of Japanese culture with dance, music, colorful costumes, martial arts and tea ceremonies.
Seattle Center
FolklifeFestival
May
Folk music and dance performances, arts and crafts displays, cooking demonstrations and films.
Seattle Center
Website: www.nwfolklife.org
SeattleInternationalFilmFestival
May-June
Various venues
Website: www.seattlefilm.com
FremontStreetFair
Mid June
Fremont neighborhood
Website: www.fremontfair.com
BiteofSeattle
July
Outdoor market with stalls featuring cuisine from the city’s top restaurants.
Seattle Center
Website: www.biteofseattle.com
FourthofJul-Ivar’s
4 July
Food, fun, fireworks and free live music.
Myrtle Edwards Park, Seattle Waterfront
Bumbershoot
First weekend in September
Arts, crafts fair and entertainment festival.
Seattle Center
Website: www.bumbershoot.org
FremontOktoberfest
Third week in September
More than 30 microbreweries pouring handcrafted beers, music, streetfair, a children’s area and traditional German food.
Fremont district, north Seattle
Website: www.fremontoktoberfest.org
WashingtonMutualWinterfest
November-January
Entertainment, displays and holiday lights.
Seattle Center
ChristmasShipFestival
December
Festively lit boats.
Waterfront
NewYear’sEve
31 December
Bottom of the Space Needle
