Whatcom County is the most northwesterly county in the United States. Our area is world-renown for its natural beauty; lush forests, sparkling lakes, majestic mountains and the beautiful San Juan Islands. The proximity to Seattle and Vancouver B.C. add to our area’s already rich cultural life.
The eastern part of the county includes the Mount Baker Wilderness area and a portion of the North Cascades National Park. Snow-capped Mount Baker is the area's highest mountain at 10,788 feet above sea level and its ski area is one of the best in the northwest.
Whatcom County's largest city is Bellingham. It is a coastal city built around Bellingham Bay. The population is estimated at 67,171. The county population is estimated at 166,814.
Bellingham is located 88 miles north of Seattle, 23 minutes south of the Canadian border (Blaine) and 60 miles south of Vancouver, B.C. The beauty of the scenery has been preserved in wonderful city parks and trails. Many historic buildings remain, and some, like the Mount Baker Theatre, have been carefully restored. Western Washington University contributes strongly to the town's colorfulness and intellectual life.
Major employers in Bellingham are: Western Washington University, Haggens, Inc. Intalco Aluminum Corp., St. Joseph Hospital, Bellingham School District, County of Whatcom, City of Bellingham, BP Refinery and T-Mobile.
The Bellingham Herald is the major newspaper and there is one hospital, St. Joseph. Higher educational institutes in Bellingham include Bellingham Technical College, Western Washington University and Whatcom Community College.
Weather:
We actually don't get as much rain as our reputation suggests. In fact, we get less rain than New York City. Our average yearly rainfaill is 35 inches. We have 8.5 days of snowfall and only about 6 days of below freezing weather.
Average year around temperature is a high of 57.3 and low of 41.5 degrees. July high temperature average is 71.5.
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