Anacortes & Fidalgo Island
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Biking
Excellent for biking. High near 73°F. Low rain risk (6%). Light wind (8 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
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- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Paddling
Excellent for paddling. High near 73°F. Low rain risk (6%). Light wind (8 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 73°F. Low rain risk (6%). Light wind (8 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Anacortes & Fidalgo Island
Anacortes & Fidalgo Island is a Washington destination for a ferry gateway with city forestlands, marinas, shoreline parks, cycling, kayaking, and event areas.
Make the Most of a Anacortes & Fidalgo Island Day
Marine wind and ferry traffic can influence shoreline plans. Cap Sante, Mount Erie, and city trails provide flexible land options when paddling is unsuitable.
Weather Tips for Anacortes & Fidalgo Island
- Check marine wind, fog, tides, current, surf, or ferry conditions as appropriate; the inland temperature alone is not enough.
- Cold water, waves, current, wind, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
- After steady rain, favor paved or well-drained surfaces until natural trails recover.
- Summer smoke, winter access, shoulder-season closures, and shorter fall daylight can matter even during an otherwise mild forecast.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Washington Park
- Cap Sante
- Guemes Island
- Rosario Strait
- Mount Erie
- Deception Pass
- Swinomish Channel
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Anacortes & Fidalgo Island day. Match wind, precipitation, smoke, water conditions, trail surfaces, road access, temperature, and daylight to the activity that gives your group the safest and most comfortable plan.
7-Day Forecast for Anacortes & Fidalgo Island
Anacortes & Fidalgo Island Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at Anacortes & Fidalgo Island is cool and wet west of the Cascades, with occasional lowland snow or ice. Shaded roads, bridges, docks, and trails can remain slick after other surfaces clear.
Spring
Spring around Anacortes & Fidalgo Island brings changing conditions, rising rivers, wet trails, and lingering mountain snow. Cold water from rain and snowmelt remains a major planning factor. Coastal wind and tides still control shoreline access.
Summer
Summer at Anacortes & Fidalgo Island is usually the driest and most dependable season, but wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, heat, and afternoon thunderstorms can interrupt plans. Use calmer mornings for boating or paddling and keep a shore-based backup. Marine fog and cold water can persist even on warm inland days.
Fall
Fall at Anacortes & Fidalgo Island brings cooler temperatures, shorter daylight, changing color, and the return of wetter weather west of the Cascades. Water cools faster than the air, increasing cold-water consequences. Check seasonal facility hours and allow extra time on busy event or salmon-viewing weekends.
Key Climate Data Points
- Annual average temperature: around 50–52°F, using the relevant local or regional elevation context.
- Annual snowfall: snow is usually limited at low elevations, while nearby Cascade slopes receive much more, with substantial year-to-year and elevation variation.
- Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
- Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
- Wettest season: November through January.
- Driest season: July and August.
- Best outdoor window: May through September for biking, paddling, and events.