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Retirement Living In Sequim - Washington


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Area Description

Sequim is a small, friendly city (Population approximately 7000) located on the gorgeous Olympic Peninsula in the northwest corner of Washington State. Often referred to as "Sunny Sequim," the city sits in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and receives approximately 16" of annual rainfall, making it one of the driest places in Western Washington. The area is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, biking, water sports, skiing, birding, golfing and fishing are all popular activities. Sequim has deep roots as an agricultural community and celebrates the Annual Irrigation Festival, the longest running festival in the state of Washington, each May. The area is well-known for it's colorful and fragrant lavender farms, and celebrates Sequim Lavender Weekend the third weekend of each July. Organic fruit, vegetable, and berry farms are found throughout the Sequim-Dungeness Valley. Farm to table restaurants, local wines, and fresh roasted coffee offer lively culinary choices. The charming downtown is full of family owned boutiques and the west end of town offers a regional shopping area filling the needs of local residents and visitors. The City is within an hour of the Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest and minutes away from the Dungeness Spit, which stretches 5.5 miles into the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

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    The City sits in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley with the Olympic Mountains to the south, the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north, Sequim Bay to the east, and the Pacific Ocean an hour away to the west. The dry weather and beautiful natural surroundings offer up just about every outdoor recreation opportunity. The Olympic Discovery Trail run through Sequim and is an ideal path for walking and biking. Sequim has a live theatre and an active arts community. There are a wide variety of culinary choices from authentic Mexican, Thai, and Chinese to farm to table restaurants featuring local produce, meats, and seafood. 10 miles outside of the city, the 7 Cedars Casino offers gaming and a variety of nightlife opportunities. The city celebrates the Irrigation Festival each May, the Sequim Lavender Weekend in July, summer concerts at the band shell, a monthly art walk, and a host of events throughout the year.

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Sequim has an active arts community and hosts the First Friday Art Walk each month. The Olympic Theatre Arts offers live performances throughout the year. The Museum and Arts Center has a mix of historical and cultural exhibits. The popular Music in the Park summer concert series offers a wide range of music in a beautiful setting at the local band shell.

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The major hospital is located in Port Angeles 15 miles to the west, but Sequim has a large medical facility including state of the art imaging and a highly regarded cancer center.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Sequim, Washington?

Sequim sits in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains and has an annual rainfall of approximately 16". It is one of the driest places in Western Washington. Although temperatures are moderate throughout the year, there are four distinct seasons. Winter often brings a day or two of light snow, but while it usually doesn't last long on the ground, it can be seen accumulating in the Olympic Mountains to the south. With spring comes a bright array of colors with emerging hay fields, blossoming fruit trees, and abundant flowers resulting from the light rain and sunshine. Summer is lavender season and in addition to the farms in the valley, many homes and street scapes feature the bright purple herb which loves sun and is drought tolerant. Hay fields turn golden and can be seen as they are harvested throughout the valley. Autumn brings the changing of the leaves and crisp, clear, cool days.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  36 F°  41 F°  46 F°
 Feb  36 F°  42 F°  48 F°
 Mar  38 F°  45 F°  51 F°
 Apr  41 F°  48 F°  56 F°
 May  46 F°  53 F°  61 F°
 Jun  50 F°  58 F°  65 F°
 Jul  53 F°  61 F°  70 F°
 Aug  52 F°  61 F°  70 F°
 Sep  49 F°  57 F°  66 F°
 Oct  43 F°  50 F°  57 F°
 Nov  39 F°  44 F°  50 F°
 Dec  35 F°  40 F°  45 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  8  0
 Feb  0  8  0
 Mar  0  5  0
 Apr  0  2  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  0  0  0
 Jul  0  0  0
 Aug  0  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  1  0
 Nov  0  5  0
 Dec  0  9  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  3 "  16  35 %
 Feb  2 "  13  34 %
 Mar  2 "  14  36 %
 Apr  2 "  12  40 %
 May  2 "  11  44 %
 Jun  1 "  9  47 %
 Jul  1 "  6  51 %
 Aug  1 "  5  52 %
 Sep  1 "  7  49 %
 Oct  2 "  13  44 %
 Nov  4 "  17  38 %
 Dec  4 "  16  34 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  1 "  0  0
 Feb  0 "  0  0
 Mar  0 "  0  0
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  1 "  0  0


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Cost of Living for Sequim, WA

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Sequim's weather and peaceful surroundings have made it a popular location for retirees. The city and surrounding valley offer a wide range of housing options from single family homes, apartments, and condominiums. There are quality senior neighborhoods and facilities.

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Sequim, Washington offers the following assistance for seniors:

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