The dog is said to have been in an area of ancient ruins in the city of Chihuahua, Mexico, in the late 1800s. How they actually got there is a mystery that cannot be answered for lack of witnesses, but there is speculation about their descent (1, 2).
Seattle's climate is classified as oceanic or temperate marine, with cool, wet winters and mild, relatively dry summers. The city and environs are part of USDA hardiness zone 8b, with isolated coastal pockets falling under 9a.
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.