Sekiu, Washington facts for kids
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Sekiu, Washington
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Fishing boats out for the winter in Sekiu
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 Sekiu, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Clallam |
| Settled | 1879 |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 27 |
| • Density | 211/sq mi (81.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
98381
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
Sekiu is a small fishing village in Washington, United States. It's a special kind of community called a census-designated place. This means it's a place the government counts for population, but it doesn't have its own city government. Sekiu is located in Clallam County.
In 2020, about 24 people lived there. Sekiu sits on the west side of Clallam Bay. It looks out over the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It's like a twin town with Clallam Bay, which is on the other side of the bay.
History of Sekiu
The name "Sekiu" first showed up on a map in 1846. It was spelled Sekou Pt back then. The first person to settle in Sekiu was J.A. Martin in 1879. He tried to start a business that canned salmon. In the early days, people also worked in leather tanning and logging here.
Fun Things to Do in Sekiu
Sekiu has a small number of people who live there all year. But it's very popular in the summer! Many tourists visit for outdoor activities.
Here are some popular things to do:
- Kayaking: Paddling small boats on the water.
- Birdwatching: Looking for different kinds of birds.
- Diving: Exploring underwater.
- Fishing: Catching fish like salmon, halibut, and rockfish.
- Whale Watching: You can sometimes see whales from the Sekiu overlook.
Sekiu Airport
Sekiu has a small airport nearby. It's about a mile west of the village. The airport has a lighted runway that is about 2,997 feet long. It is located at an elevation of 350 feet above sea level.
Weather in Sekiu
The weather in Sekiu is usually mild. This means there aren't big differences between the highest and lowest temperatures. In winter, the average temperature is around 41°F (5°C). In summer, it's about 58°F (14°C). Sekiu gets a lot of rain, about 95 inches per year. This type of weather is called a marine west coast climate.
| Climate data for Sekiu, Washington (1991-2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.0 (7.8) |
47.5 (8.6) |
49.8 (9.9) |
52.7 (11.5) |
57.6 (14.2) |
61.2 (16.2) |
64.9 (18.3) |
65.7 (18.7) |
63.7 (17.6) |
56.5 (13.6) |
50.2 (10.1) |
45.5 (7.5) |
55.1 (12.8) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 41.4 (5.2) |
42.1 (5.6) |
43.7 (6.5) |
46.4 (8.0) |
51.1 (10.6) |
54.7 (12.6) |
58.1 (14.5) |
58.5 (14.7) |
56.3 (13.5) |
50.4 (10.2) |
44.8 (7.1) |
41.0 (5.0) |
49.0 (9.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.7 (2.6) |
36.5 (2.5) |
37.6 (3.1) |
40.1 (4.5) |
44.6 (7.0) |
48.4 (9.1) |
51.1 (10.6) |
51.4 (10.8) |
48.9 (9.4) |
44.1 (6.7) |
39.4 (4.1) |
36.3 (2.4) |
42.9 (6.1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 14.64 (371.83) |
8.91 (226.24) |
9.42 (239.17) |
5.69 (144.6) |
3.09 (78.55) |
1.95 (49.61) |
1.14 (29.07) |
1.34 (33.92) |
2.76 (70.03) |
7.95 (201.96) |
13.55 (344.09) |
12.98 (329.68) |
83.42 (2,118.75) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 37.2 (2.9) |
36.1 (2.3) |
37.9 (3.3) |
40.5 (4.7) |
45.0 (7.2) |
48.9 (9.4) |
52.3 (11.3) |
53.1 (11.7) |
50.5 (10.3) |
45.7 (7.6) |
40.5 (4.7) |
36.7 (2.6) |
43.7 (6.5) |
| Source: PRISM Climate Group | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Sekiu (Washington) para niños
