Foulweather Bluff
Cliff Coastal bluff and protected shoreline habitat in Washington
Protected coastal bluff on Puget Sound with trails and shorebird habitat; popular with birders and hikers for tidal and forest-edge scenery.
How to Get to Foulweather Bluff #
Foulweather Bluff is reached from nearby coastal towns by local roads; driving is the most practical option and trailheads are accessed from parking areas along the bluff’s access road. Public transit to the immediate headland is limited; check local county park information for the closest parking and permitted access points.
Tips for Visiting Foulweather Bluff #
- Time visits for low tide if exploring shoreline birdlife; check local tide tables.
- Wear sturdy shoes: the bluff trails can be narrow and exposed with loose gravel.
- Bring a camera with a good zoom - seals and rafts of scoters are often visible from the headland.
Best Time to Visit Foulweather Bluff #
Late spring through early fall is best for walking the cliff-top trails; winter visits are dramatic but exposed and potentially icy.
Weather & Climate near Foulweather Bluff #
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (803 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (106 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The driest month with just 25 mm.
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August
August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm).
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (124 mm).
