Water Temperature of Port Townsend Bay in Port Townsend, WA

Current Water Temperature

47.8°F

Measurement Time: Monday, March 16, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Port Townsend Ferry Terminal; Strait of Juan de Fuca; Olympic Peninsula

Port Townsend Bay

Station Name: 9444900 - Port Townsend, WA
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Ferry Dock
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 48.111, -122.76

Nearby Water Temperatures

Skagit River, Burlington, WA (30.2 mi)
Port Angeles Harbor, Port Angeles, WA (31.4 mi)
Friday Harbor, Friday Harbor, WA (32.2 mi)
Strait of Juan de Fuca, Angeles Point, WA (39.3 mi)
Sultan River, Lake Roesiger, WA (45.7 mi)
Sultan River, Sultan, WA (45.9 mi)
Duwamish River, Tukwila, WA (47.5 mi)
South Fork Nooksack River, Doran, WA (47.7 mi)
Skookum Creek, Doran, WA (48.1 mi)
North Fork Skokomish River, Hoodsport, WA (49 mi)
Duwamish River, Tukwila, WA (49.5 mi)
Cedar River, Renton, WA (50.5 mi)
Nooksack River, Ferndale, WA (51.3 mi)
Tolt River, Carnation, WA (52 mi)
North Fork Tolt River, Carnation, WA (52.7 mi)

Weather for Port Townsend, Washington

Current Weather

55°F
Sunny
Sunny
55.6°F
50.8°F
74%
WNW 2.7 mph
4.6 mph
50.8°F
47.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1015 mbar
0.2

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Mon
H: 54°F
L: 43°F
Patchy rain nearby
Tue
H: 55°F
L: 48°F
Overcast
Wed
H: 53°F
L: 49°F
Overcast
Thu
H: 54°F
L: 50°F
Patchy rain nearby
Fri
H: 54°F
L: 44°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.75 μg/m3
PM10: 3.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 157.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 6:32 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 4:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:56 PM - 9:26 PM
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM

Minor Periods

4:17 PM - 5:47 PM
6:02 AM - 7:32 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

yellow warning - rainfall - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:15 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 9:15 PM

Prolonged Atmospheric River Event Where: West Vancouver Island. When: Now until Wednesday morning. What: Total rainfall accumulations near 150 mm with possible higher amounts locally reaching 200 mm. Impacts: - Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and the potential for flooding. - Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts possible. - Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of the ground. Remark: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. until Wednesday bringing prolonged periods of heavy rain. With freezing levels near 2000 to 3000 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. The heaviest rainfall is expected throughout today and tonight. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.


orange warning - rainfall - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:31 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 3:31 AM

Prolonged Atmospheric River Event Where: West Vancouver Island. When: Now until Wednesday morning. What: Total rainfall accumulations near 150 mm with possible higher amounts locally reaching 200 mm. Impacts: - Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and the potential for flooding. - Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts possible. - Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of the ground. Remark: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. until Wednesday bringing prolonged periods of heavy rain. With freezing levels near 2000 to 3000 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. The heaviest rainfall is expected throughout today and tonight for areas near and north of Tofino. For Port Renfrew, the heaviest rainfall will be Tuesday night. ### Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts.


orange warning - rainfall - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 11:31 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 3:31 AM

### Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts.


orange warning - rainfall - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 4:45 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 8:45 AM

Prolonged Atmospheric River Event Where: West Vancouver Island. When: Now until Wednesday morning. What: Total rainfall amounts near 150 mm with possible higher amounts locally reaching 200 mm. Impacts: - Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and the potential for flooding. - Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts possible. - Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of the ground. Remark: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. until Wednesday bringing prolonged periods of heavy rain. With freezing levels near 2000 to 3000 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. The heaviest rainfall is expected tonight and Tuesday night for areas near and north of Tofino. For Port Renfrew, the heaviest rainfall will be Tuesday night only. ### Localized flooding is likely. Some roads may become impassable. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Stay away from rivers, creeks and culverts.


yellow warning - rainfall - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:07 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 9:07 PM

Prolonged Atmospheric River Event Where: - Northern sections of Inland Vancouver Island including Gold River. When: Now until Wednesday morning. What: Total rainfall accumulations of 100 to 150 mm. Impacts: -Prolonged heavy rain on snow combined with mountain snow melt could lead to very enhanced responses in river systems and potential for flooding. -Extensive water pooling on roads and washouts may occur. -Enhanced risk of landslides due to saturation of landscapes. Remarks: An atmospheric river will remain over the South Coast of B.C. until Wednesday bringing prolonged periods of heavy rain. With freezing levels near 2000 to 3000 metres, snowmelt from higher elevations may increase the impacts associated with this rainfall event. The heaviest rainfall is expected throughout today and tonight. The rain will ease on Wednesday morning. Total rainfall amounts will vary across the region, but between 100 to 150 mm can be expected over northern inland regions of Vancouver Island by Wednesday morning. Southern sections, including Port Alberni and Cowichan Lake, may receive near 50 to 70 mm of rain. ### Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Some travel delays are possible. Landslides may occur in vulnerable areas such as steep slopes, deforested areas or recent burn scars. Fast-moving and rapidly rising water can sweep vehicles away and damage infrastructure. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

Watch for washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.


Monday, March 16, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
54.3°F
42.8°F
47.3°F
88%
0.02 in
88%
0%
13.2 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.22 μg/m3
PM10: 9.11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 209.77 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.48 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:18 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 6:32 AM
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 4:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.6%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:56 PM - 9:26 PM
11:03 AM - 1:33 PM

Minor Periods

4:17 PM - 5:47 PM
6:02 AM - 7:32 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
55.2°F
48.2°F
50.8°F
85%
0.01 in
89%
0%
14.5 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.2 μg/m3
PM10: 3.63 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 160.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.09 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.61 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.44 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs mins
Moonrise: 6:49 AM
Moon Transit: 12:19 AM
Moonset: 6:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:42 PM - 10:12 PM
11:49 AM - 2:19 PM

Minor Periods

5:34 PM - 7:04 PM
6:19 AM - 7:49 AM

Action Rating: 6 out of 5

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
52.5°F
48.9°F
50.5°F
93%
0 in
0%
0%
15.9 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.91 μg/m3
PM10: 2.99 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 144.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.45 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.96 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:17 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moonrise: 7:05 AM
Moon Transit: 10:31 PM
Moonset: 7:23 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:28 PM - 10:58 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

6:53 PM - 8:23 PM
6:35 AM - 8:05 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Overcast
53.8°F
49.5°F
50.8°F
90%
0 in
0%
0%
13.2 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.66 μg/m3
PM10: 2.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 141.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.51 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:15 AM
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:22 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 7 mins
Moonrise: 7:21 AM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:44 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:16 PM - 11:46 PM

Minor Periods

8:14 PM - 9:44 PM
6:51 AM - 8:21 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, March 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
53.9°F
44.2°F
49.4°F
91%
0.17 in
88%
0%
18.6 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 2.53 μg/m3
PM10: 2.74 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 150.63 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 43.54 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:13 AM
Sun Transit: 7:27 AM
Sunset: 7:24 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 7:38 AM
Moon Transit: 2:43 PM
Moonset: 10:07 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
2:13 PM - 4:43 PM

Minor Periods

9:37 PM - 11:07 PM
7:08 AM - 8:38 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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