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Retirement Living In Blaine - Washington


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Area Description

Blaine is a seaside community in NW Washington at the Canadian border with a rich maritime history. We are within an hour of Mt Baker, the Cascade Mountain recreation area, San Juan Island ferries, Seattle and within minutes of Vancouver,British Columbia. We have great outdoor activities available and are within 30 minutes of museums, shopping, theater and a university in the mid sized city of Bellingham.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness
   Visit our things to do web page: http://www.blainechamber.com/things-to-do/

Cultural Activities

Public transportation
The local bus system connects Blaine with other cities in the county including Bellingham where the train station, cruise terminal. car rentals and international airport are located.

Medical Facilities


There is one karge hospital in our county, within 20 minutes of Blaine, 2 small medical clinics and excellent EMT services within 10 minutes.


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

For those of you that retire in Blaine, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the mid 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Blaine!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Blaine such as a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Blaine!

Summertime in Blaine is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the beach, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Blaine, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  35 F°  40 F°  46 F°
 Feb  35 F°  42 F°  49 F°
 Mar  38 F°  45 F°  53 F°
 Apr  42 F°  50 F°  58 F°
 May  47 F°  55 F°  63 F°
 Jun  52 F°  60 F°  68 F°
 Jul  55 F°  64 F°  72 F°
 Aug  55 F°  64 F°  72 F°
 Sep  50 F°  58 F°  67 F°
 Oct  44 F°  51 F°  58 F°
 Nov  38 F°  44 F°  50 F°
 Dec  34 F°  39 F°  44 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  11  0
 Feb  0  10  0
 Mar  0  5  0
 Apr  0  1  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  6  0
 Dec  0  12  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  5 "  19  35 %
 Feb  3 "  14  35 %
 Mar  3 "  17  37 %
 Apr  3 "  14  41 %
 May  3 "  12  46 %
 Jun  2 "  10  51 %
 Jul  1 "  6  54 %
 Aug  1 "  6  54 %
 Sep  2 "  8  51 %
 Oct  4 "  15  45 %
 Nov  6 "  20  39 %
 Dec  5 "  18  34 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  2 "  2  1
 Feb  1 "  1  1
 Mar  1 "  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  1 "  1  0
 Dec  3 "  1  1


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Cost of Living for Blaine, WA

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Senior Assistance in Blaine, WA

Blaine, Washington offers the following assistance for seniors:
Blaine Senior Center – 763 G Street, Blaine, WA
This facility houses the Senior Center and the Boys and Girls Club. Space is available for rent for meetings and events. Both the Senior Center and the Boys and Girls Clubs offer numerous activities and programs. Contact them directly for information. Boy & Girls Club – 360-332-3008 Senior Center – 360-332-8040

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Blaine Offer For Retirees?

Library, visitor center, senior center have volunteer opportunities. There are several light manufacturing plants, mail service stores and restaurants with job opportunities.

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