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Contrary to popular myth, it does not always rain in Bellingham, WA! On average, Bellingham receives 36 inches of measurable precipitation per year with November and January tending to be the rainiest. That’s less than Miami (61 inches), New York City (42 inches), and Boston (43 inches).

Whatcom County reaches from sea level in Blaine, WA up to the ski area of Mt. Baker, so temperatures for this region will vary based on altitude and other factors. In July, the average high in Bellingham is 71 degrees with a low of 54 degrees. In January, the average drops from a high of 45 degrees to a low of 32 degrees.

From the darkest days of winter to the extended light in the summer, find ways to take advantage of a Pacific Northwest adventure no matter the weather.

The Pacific Northwest is known for cloudy days and rain, but that doesn't stop anyone in Bellingham from having adventures! If you visit during a storm, here are some ideas for what and where to explore.

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Did you know the Mt. Baker Ski Area holds the record for the most snowfall in a single season (1998-99) at 1,140 inches (95 feet or 29 meters)?

Bellingham does not receive much snow on average annually, but when you visit you are less than 2 hours from powder and one of the last independently owned ski areas in the country.

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        We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.
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