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The rain shadow effect seems to indicate Sequim leans toward an inland climate, like Skjåk.
It's not far from Skjåk to the sea, only 52 km as the crow flies from Skjåk to Loen by the fjord (with a completely different climate - 210 mm in Dec alone at Loen).
How can Sequim be an inland climate it's literally on the coast and has no mountains between it and the water, but even then the Olympic rain shadow extends much further than just Sequim and it's possible that there is an even drier spot. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Se...4d-123.1018066
We lived in Nehalem, Oregon for about 3 years. Average rainfall is 128 " /yr. The 3 years we were there: 156", 163", about 155" the third year. It's actually pretty nice in the summer and early fall, but watch out from October through May.
We left Nehalem as soon as we could, and haven't looked back.
How can Sequim be an inland climate it's literally on the coast and has no mountains between it and the water, but even then the Olympic rain shadow extends much further than just Sequim and it's possible that there is an even drier spot. https://www.google.com/maps/place/Se...4d-123.1018066
The rain shadow effect seems to indicate Sequim leans toward an inland climate, like Skjåk.
It's not far from Skjåk to the sea, only 52 km as the crow flies from Skjåk to Loen by the fjord (with a completely different climate - 210 mm in Dec alone at Loen, and 234 mm in Nov).
Sequim is oceanic in its temperatures, just much drier. There are two mountain ranges: the Cascades to the east protect against cold continental air. And as grega said, Sequim is on a shoreline and westerlies would still blow in oceanic air. The mountains ring out rain from the direction storms come in, but there's still mild air nearby. Closest European situation might be eastern Britain to the east of mountains if they were taller; still got the North Sea to the east.
Victoria is definitely considered the paradise of Canada... that's why so many retirees move there
Victoria definitely has pretty much the mildest winters in Canada. You can find flowers blooming in every month. It's also the sunniest place on the B.C. coast, and pretty dry (24" or less in southern coastal neighborhoods).
BUT, the summers are breezy and cool (average highs around 20C/69F in July and August), unless you move inland a bit. Saanich is pretty nice for that reason.
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