Maury Island
Island Island in Puget Sound, Washington state
Part of Vashon‑Maury in Puget Sound, Maury Island features marine parks, tidepools and sheltered channels used by kayakers, anglers and day visitors.
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Maury Island is an island in Puget Sound, Washington State, and is commonly grouped with Vashon Island as the Vashon-Maury community in King County. It is a coastal residential and marine area within the southern Puget Sound.
Shoreline parks and marine-access points offer kayaking, shoreline walking and views across Puget Sound. Recreational use focuses on waterfront access and low-intensity outdoor activities rather than developed tourist facilities.
The island lies within the traditional territory of Coast Salish peoples. In 1947 it was the focus of the so-called Maury Island incident, an early reported UFO sighting that entered the contemporary press and investigation.
Maury Island is located in southern Puget Sound, adjacent to Vashon Island and within King County, Washington. It is reached from Seattle via the Fauntleroy-Vashon ferry followed by road travel on Vashon.
- 1947 incident: Associated with the 1947 "Maury Island incident," an early reported UFO event that drew national attention.
- Access: Reached from Seattle by ferry to Vashon Island, then by road; Vashon and Maury are commonly treated as a single community area.
What to See #
- Maury Island Marine Park: King County's Maury Island Marine Park occupies shoreline on the island and provides public access to beaches and waterfront trails.
How to Get to Maury Island #
Take the Washington State Ferry to Vashon Island (Fauntleroy-Vashon route), then drive or use local roads toward Maury Island areas. Ferries run regularly from Fauntleroy (West Seattle).
Tips for Visiting Maury Island #
- Access Maury Island via the Washington State Ferries to Vashon Island (Fauntleroy-Vashon); then drive south or take local roads toward Maury Island areas.
- Visit the site associated with the 1947 Maury Island Incident for a sense of local legend, but treat claims with skeptical curiosity - it remains a disputed episode.
- Explore shoreline parks and viewpoints; private property covers much of the island so respect local signs and access rules.
Best Time to Visit Maury Island #
Summer offers the most agreeable visiting conditions; check ferry schedules year-round.
Weather & Climate near Maury Island #
Temperate climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 23°C. Abundant rainfall (1041 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (151 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm).
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April
April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.
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August
August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (160 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (168 mm).
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