Which state in the United States does Seattle belong to?

Seattle is located on the Pacific coast of northwest Washington state, between Puget Sound and Lake Washington, with the Olympic Mountains to the west and Lake Washington to the east. The city is about 174 kilometers from the border between Canada and the United States.

Seattle has a total area of ​​369.2 square kilometers, and it has five areas: Tacoma, Olympia, Spokane, Bellevue, and Auburn. The city is dotted with rivers, forests and lakes and has a temperate maritime climate.

The city of Seattle is built on hilly terrain. Some of the highest places in the city are directly near the city center. Rivers, forests, lakes and fields are spread throughout the territory, and a canal connects Lake Washington and Puget Sound.

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Seattle’s climate is deeply influenced by the ocean and belongs to the temperate maritime climate, which is mild and humid throughout the year. The rainy season in Seattle is from November to March, and the dry season is from April to October. The temperature in Seattle's coldest month (February) is above 4°C, and the hottest month (August) is below 22°C. The annual temperature range is small.

However, the temperature varies greatly from day to day, reaching up to 10°C or above. Seattle has a mild climate and very humid air. The annual rainfall is 952.2 mm, so it is known as the "Rain City". Since Seattle is located on the leeward slope of the Olympic Mountains, most rainfall is light rain or drizzle.

Snow occasionally falls in Seattle, but rarely stays for long. Seattle has an average of 226 cloudy days per year, and sunny weather generally lasts from mid-July to mid-September, which starts later and ends earlier than Portland in the south. During El Niño years, precipitation in Seattle decreases, causing water shortages in the summer.

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