Local weather forecast

Weather in Port Townsend, WA

Updated 2026-08-11 10:45 local time · ZIP codes 98368

Overcast
Now55°F

Overcast

High / Low65° / 55°
Rain chance13%
Wind3 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued August 10 at 8:10PM PDT until August 11 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued August 11 at 1:46AM PDT until August 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued August 11 at 1:46AM PDT until August 11 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

Small Craft Advisory issued August 11 at 9:11AM PDT until August 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt. * WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca and East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast55°15% rain
12 PMSunny61°12% rain
1 PMSunny63°12% rain
2 PMSunny63°12% rain
3 PMSunny64°10% rain
4 PMSunny65°8% rain
5 PMSunny65°7% rain
6 PMSunny65°7% rain
7 PMSunny64°8% rain
8 PMSunny58°10% rain
9 PMClear57°12% rain
10 PMClear58°12% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
65° 55°Sunny
Rain 13%Gust 12 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Partly Cloudy
67° 55°Partly Cloudy
Rain 14%Gust 9 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
68° 55°Sunny
Rain 11%Gust 9 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like56°F
Humidity94%
Pressure30.15 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind3 mph SE
Wind gusts3 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:00 AM
Sunset08:32 PM
Moonrise03:56 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 13%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 56°F with winds near 3 mph.

Best window: 5 PM

65°F, 7% rain chance and 9 mph wind.

Allow a little extra driving time

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 55°F, wind 3 mph, rain chance up to 13%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Port Townsend weather today

Overcast and 55°F in Port Townsend, WA. Today's high is 65°F with a 13% rain chance. Winds are around 3 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 94%, pressure is 30.15 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Port Townsend

Sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 08:32 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Partly Cloudy with a high near 67°F and a low near 55°F. The maximum rain chance is 14%.

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