Olympia Weather History
Washington · US States · Weather data 1976–today
Olympia sits 5236km from the equator, 29m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters (Warm-summer Mediterranean climate). Its record high is 42.1°C, set 2021-06-28, its record low -14.6°C, set 1985-11-30.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Olympia
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Olympia?
The highest temperature in this record for Olympia is 42.1°C, measured on 2021-06-28. That is a recorded daily value from Olympia's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Olympia?
The lowest temperature in this record for Olympia is -14.6°C, measured on 1985-11-30. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Olympia get a year?
Olympia averages 1340mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 144 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Olympia?
On 1998-11-25, 95.3mm fell on Olympia, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 7% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Olympia get a year?
Olympia averages 3046 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 8.3 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Olympia?
Across the summer months Olympia averages a daytime high near 23.6°C, while winter nights average 2.2°C. The seasons here are set from Olympia's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Olympia?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Olympia is 43 km/h, on 2017-04-07. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
