Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive, WA
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Today’s Forecast:
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Today’s Report:
Biking
Use Caution for biking. High near 58°F. Risk of rain later today (34%). Breezy winds (16 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Paddling
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 58°F. Risk of rain later today (34%). Breezy winds (16 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (58°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 58°F. Risk of rain later today (34%). Breezy winds (16 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Bellingham
Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive is a Washington destination for waterfront recreation, urban trails, mountain biking, scenic Chuckanut Drive, lakes, and event spaces.
Make the Most of a Bellingham Day
Check marine fog and wind for Samish Bay, then trail drainage for Chuckanut routes. Heavy rain can also affect steep roads and shoreline pullouts.
Weather Tips for Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive
- 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:
- Fairhaven
- Whatcom Falls Park
- Lake Padden
- Chuckanut Mountain
- Larrabee State Park
- Samish Bay
- Lake Whatcom
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive 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 Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive
Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive 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 Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive 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 Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive 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 Bellingham & Chuckanut Drive 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.