Seattle, the port city located on the West Coast of America, serves as the seat of King County, Washington. With a population of approximately 737,015 residents, it is the largest city in both Washington State and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. The Seattle metropolitan area is home to about 4.02 million people, ranking it as the 15th largest in the United States. Over the past decade, Seattle has been one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with a growth rate of 21.1% between 2010 and 2020.
According to the most commonly used classification system, Seattle's climate is moderate and is categorized as falling within the Mediterranean zone. However, some sources argue that Seattle should be classified under the oceanic zone. The region experiences moderate, relatively dry summers and cool, wet winters, displaying a combination of both characteristics. Due to its milder and wetter climate than a "true" Mediterranean climate, but with a distinctively dry summer that impacts the vegetation, it is known as a "modified Mediterranean" climate.
