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In most years, Seattle averages a daily maximum temperature for December that's between 45 and 49 degrees Fahrenheit (7 to 9 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 34 and 38 Â°F (1 to 3 Â°C). December is the coldest month overall for Seattle and the 20th and 21st are its chilliest days. They have daily highs averaging 46.2 Â°F (7.9 Â°C) and lows of 35.6 Â°F (2.0 Â°C). Nearly every December day warms to over 40 Â°F (4 Â°C) in Seattle. Temperatures above 60 Â°F (16 Â°C) are not expected here this month.
In most years, Seattle averages a daily maximum temperature for August that's between 74 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit (24 to 26 degrees Celsius). The minimum temperature usually falls between 56 and 58 Â°F (13 to 15 Â°C). August is Seattle's hottest month overall, with temperatures peaking from the 1st and 4th. These dates, along with the last two days of July, have daily highs averaging 77.2 Â°F (25.1 Â°C) and lows of 57.5 Â°F (14.2 Â°C).