Lake Union

Lake Union

Seattle, King County, WA
1mi²
1.00ft
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Lake Information

Lake Union is a freshwater lake located entirely within the city limits of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is a major part of the Lake Washington Ship Canal. The easternmost point of the lake is the Ship Canal Bridge, which carries Interstate 5 over the eastern arm of the lake and separates Lake Union from Portage Bay. Lake Union is the namesake of the neighborhoods located on its east and west shores: Eastlake and Westlake respectively. The northern shore of the lake is home to Gas Works Park. Notable features of the southern area of the lake—collectively known as the South Lake Union district—include Lake Union Park, Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI), and the Center for Wooden Boats. University of Washington campus frontage on Lake Union, 1919 The George Washington Memorial Bridge (also known as the Aurora Bridge) carries State Route 99 over the western arm of Lake Union. The Aurora Bridge is so named because it carries Aurora Ave N down the western side of the lake. Lake Union's westernmost point can be considered the Fremont Cut, which is located just west of the Aurora Bridge and is spanned by the Fremont Bridge. The Fremont Bridge carries Fremont Ave N between the neighborhoods of Fremont and Queen Anne and separates Lake Union from the rest of the Lake Washington Ship Canal to the west.

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Current Conditions

69°F°
Feels like 65°F°
MostlyCloudy
Today's High
57°F°
Today's Low
46°F°

Water Temperature

55°F
Updated: (May 2)
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Current water temperature for Lake Union is 55°F.

Current Snapshot

Wind8 mph SSW (Gust 16 mph)
Pressure
29.92 inHg
Visibility19 mi
Humidity56%
Cloud Cover85%

Forecast: Saturday, May 3

Day 1 of 9

Hourly Insights

7 AM
46°F°
10%
10 AM
51°F°
9%
1 PM
53°F°
4 PM
56°F°
8%

Temperature

High
57°F°
Low
46°F°

Precipitation

Chance78%
Amount0.09"
Typerain

Wind

3mph
Avg Speed
Gusts up to
15mph
CalmModerateStrong
Max Speed6 mph

Sun, Moon & UV

Sunrise12:48 PM
Sunset3:25 AM
Moon PhasewaxingCrescent
Max UV Index3 (Moderate)

Solunar Fishing Forecast

Action Rating
2/5

Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)

Major Times (Best)

1:36 AM - 4:06 AM

8:41 AM - 11:11 AM

Minor Times (Good)

5:27 PM - 6:57 PM

9:01 AM - 10:31 AM

Outlook for Saturday at Lake Union

Expect temperatures ranging from 46°F to 57°F. There's a 78% chance of rain, potentially bringing around 0.09" rain. Winds will be averaging 3 mph, with potential gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The maximum UV index will be 3 (Moderate), so plan sun protection accordingly. For anglers, today's fishing action is rated 2/5 (Todays action is rated a 2 (scale is 0 thru 5, 5 is the best)). Look for the best bite times during the major periods around 1:36 AM and 8:41 AM, or try the minor windows near 5:27 PM and 9:01 AM for potential early morning or evening action. Check back for the latest conditions and forecasts for Lake Union.

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May 3rd 2025

Lake Information

Elevation
1 ft
Area
1 mi²
Coordinates
47.636, -122.330

Weather Forecast

Saturday

57°F
46°F

Sunday

60°F
44°F

Monday

67°F
44°F

Tuesday

75°F
46°F

Wednesday

59°F
49°F

Thursday

62°F
46°F

Friday

69°F
48°F

Saturday

65°F
50°F

Sunday

64°F
49°F
Saturday - 5/3/2025
57°F
46°F
12am
55°F
55°F
30.00 hPa
2 mph
SW
G: 7 mph
2am
52°F
55°F
30.02 hPa
1 mph
SW
G: 4 mph
4am
47°F
55°F
30.05 hPa
3 mph
NNE
G: 6 mph
6am
46°F
55°F
30.08 hPa
1 mph
SSE
G: 5 mph
8am
48°F
55°F
30.11 hPa
2 mph
ESE
G: 5 mph
10am
51°F
55°F
30.13 hPa
3 mph
ESE
G: 5 mph
12pm
53°F
55°F
30.14 hPa
2 mph
ESE
G: 4 mph
2pm
54°F
55°F
30.15 hPa
3 mph
SSE
G: 5 mph
4pm
56°F
55°F
30.14 hPa
4 mph
WNW
G: 5 mph
6pm
55°F
55°F
30.14 hPa
6 mph
NW
G: 9 mph
8pm
52°F
55°F
30.14 hPa
4 mph
NNW
G: 8 mph
10pm
49°F
55°F
30.16 hPa
4 mph
NNE
G: 10 mph

Water Temperature History

Trends for Lake Union

Current Temp

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Latest recorded surface temperature.

Lowest in Period

36°F

On Jan 1

Coldest point in the Last 12 Months.

Average in Period

52°F

Typical temp during the Last 12 Months.

Temperature Trend: Last 12 Months

Surface temperature over the selected period.

Key Observations (Last 12 Months)

  • Warmest avg: July (75°F).
  • Coolest avg: January (42°F).
  • Rapid warming often occurs: June → July (+13°F).
  • Sharpest cooling trend: October → November (-12°F).

Weather Forecast

Wind speed and pressure trends

Hourly Wind Forecast

12am1am2am3am4am5am6am7am8am9am10am11am12pm1pm2pm3pm4pm5pm6pm7pm8pm9pm10pm11pm0481216

Wind Direction

224°

Pressure

1016 mb

Cloud Cover

98%

Visibility

9 miles

Daily Pressure Forecast

SatSunMonTueWedThuFriSatSun0.008.8617.7226.5835.44
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