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Capital
Olympia
Other Main Cities/Resorts
Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma
Gay Age of Consent
16/18
Lesbian Age of Consent
16/18
Straight Age of Consent
16/18
Legal Notes
Sodomy laws were repealed in Washington through legislative action in 1976.
Population
5.89 million
Climate
Washington's climate varies with each region. The Cascades split the state and alter weather patterns. The terrain east of the mountains receives significantly less rainfall than that west of the mountains, 300mm is the annual average. Temperatures in this region are lower during the winter months, because it is landlocked. Frequent winds coming down from the mountains also contribute to the low temperatures of eastern Washington.
Western Washington is temperate, due to the the effects of the sea which is a moderating force, making extreme temperatures rare. The area receives large amounts of rainfall from Pacific storms and some snow during winter months.
The mountains of Washington receive large amounts of water-laden snow from October to May. These peaks remain snow covered throughout the year.
