Bellingham Vacations, Bellingham Vacation Reviews, Tourism Guide

Bellingham Vacation Guide

Bellingham is the biggest city in Whatcom County, as well as the 10th largest city in the state of Washington. The city's population is about 74,440. It has a large student population, as it is home to Western Washington University and several smaller community and technical colleges.

Located on Bellingham Bay, Bellingham is surrounded by Lummi Island, Portage Island, and the Lummi Peninsula, and opens onto the Strait of Georgia. It lies west of Mount Baker and Lake Whatcom from which the city gets its drinking water. Chuckanut Mountains and Skagit Valley are located north of Lake Whatcom. Whatcom Creek runs through the center of the city.

Bellingham's climate can generally be described as "mild." The rainy season can last as long as eight months or more, it is usually about six months long, leaving Bellingham with a picturesque late spring and mild, pleasant summer. Bellingham receives an average annual rainfall of 34.8 inches.