Seattle weather
Definition
The characteristic climate of Seattle, Washington, featuring mild temperatures, high humidity, frequent drizzle, and overcast skies, often stereotyped as perpetually rainy.
A colloquial reference to the Pacific Northwest's maritime weather pattern, with wet winters (November to March) averaging 150+ rainy days annually and drier summers.
Examples
I moved to Seattle thinking the weather was overhyped, but now my sunglasses gather dust while my rain boots shine.
Seattle weather: where 'partly cloudy' means 90% gloom and your mood matches the forecast.
Packed for a sunny hike, but classic Seattle weather turned it into a impromptu moss-gathering expedition.
In Seattle weather, umbrellas are for amateurs—real locals just embrace the perpetual mist like a free facial.