A motorcycle in Washington is stored for about 4 months a year at Spokane, and the median first 32°F night arrives October 12 at Spokane (NOAA 1991-2020). 29 motorcycle storage facilities are listed in Washington, 12 with indoor or climate-controlled space.
| Month | Seattle high / low | motorcycle | Spokane snow | Spokane high / low | motorcycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48° / 38° | cold or hot riding | 12.3 in | 35° / 25° | stored |
| Feb | 50° / 38° | cold or hot riding | 7.8 in | 40° / 26° | stored |
| Mar | 54° / 40° | cold or hot riding | 3.9 in | 49° / 32° | cold or hot riding |
| Apr | 59° / 43° | riding | 0.7 in | 57° / 37° | cold or hot riding |
| May | 66° / 49° | riding | 0.1 in | 67° / 45° | riding |
| Jun | 71° / 53° | riding | 0.0 in | 74° / 51° | riding |
| Jul | 77° / 57° | riding | 0.0 in | 84° / 58° | riding |
| Aug | 78° / 57° | riding | 0.0 in | 84° / 57° | riding |
| Sep | 72° / 54° | riding | 0.1 in | 74° / 49° | riding |
| Oct | 61° / 47° | riding | 0.5 in | 58° / 38° | cold or hot riding |
| Nov | 52° / 41° | cold or hot riding | 6.2 in | 42° / 30° | stored |
| Dec | 47° / 37° | cold or hot riding | 13.8 in | 34° / 24° | stored |
Motorcycle column rule: riding at highs of 58°F to 97°F; cold or hot riding from a 46°F high or above 97°F; stored below 46°F.
By that rule a motorcycle at Seattle has 7 months riding (April to October) and 5 of cold or hot riding. By that rule a motorcycle at Spokane has 5 months riding (May to September), 3 of cold or hot riding and 4 stored.
Washington is hard-freeze country: Spokane logs about 132.0 nights at or below 32°F and 33.7 days that never thaw, enough to freeze any water left in the battery, coolant and carburetor bowls.
29 live listings in 6 cities; by listed type: 12 indoor, 12 covered and 12 outdoor (types overlap). No Washington motorcycle storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GarageTown Federal Way | Federal Way | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Smart Self Storage Spokane | Medical Lake | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Moto-Mecca Garage | Kent | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| A Storage House | Spokane Valley | indoor, outdoor, covered | security cameras, gated entry | Car |
| SODO-Moto (AdamsGarage) | Seattle | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| Giant Storage - Spokane Valley | Spokane Valley | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Seattle Used Bikes Storage | Seattle | indoor, outdoor, covered | ||
| One Drivers Club | Redmond | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Marymoor Car & Boat Storage | Redmond | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Storage Solutions - Appleway | Spokane Valley | indoor, outdoor, covered | Car | |
| Seattle Used Bikes | Seattle | |||
| 148th Street Vehicle Storage | Seattle | |||
| Neighbor Monthly Parking | Seattle | |||
| Seattle Car Park | Seattle | |||
| Neighbor Monthly Parking | Seattle | |||
| Urban Storage - Capitol Hill | Seattle | |||
| 154th St Long Term Parking | Seattle | |||
| Fremont Heated Storage | Seattle | |||
| Noir Motorcycle Storage | Seattle | |||
| Extra Space Storage | Seattle |
| City | Motorcycle Storage listings | Indoor | Climate-controlled | Outdoor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 20 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Spokane Valley | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Redmond | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Federal Way | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Medical Lake | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
NOAA's 1991-2020 median first 32°F night is November 23 at Seattle and October 12 at Spokane; winterize by September 28, two weeks ahead of the earlier date. By our motorcycle rule Seattle stays riding through October and Spokane through September, then 5 months of cold or hot riding follow at Seattle. 12 Washington listings offer indoor or climate-controlled space.
None at Seattle and 4 at Spokane (October to April), plus 5 and 3 months of cold or hot riding. Those stored months hold 40.1 of the 45.4 inches of snow Spokane averages a year (88%), which is the load on a cover or carport roof. At Seattle a motorcycle is riding from April to October (7 months), against 5 at Spokane.
Of 29 live Washington listings, 12 list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units, against 12 outdoor and 12 covered. By city: Seattle (20 listed, 3 indoor), Spokane Valley (4 listed, 4 indoor), Redmond (2 listed, 2 indoor) and Federal Way (1 listed, 1 indoor). Most indoor listings: Spokane Valley (4), Seattle (3) and Redmond (2). Ask whether indoor means heated; listings span 6 cities in all.
At Spokane, 5 months average a low at or below 32°F: 4 stored and 1 cold or hot riding or riding by our motorcycle rule. Spokane logs 132.0 nights at or below 32°F and 2.2 at or below 0°F a year; December, the coldest month, averages 24.3°F and is stored for a motorcycle. Drain or re-protect the motorcycle after any outing in those 1 month.
After the last frost. The median last 32°F night is March 2 at Seattle and April 26 at Spokane; the last 28°F hard freeze comes around February 4 and April 6. Our rule makes April the first month riding at Seattle and May at Spokane. That month Seattle averages a 43.3°F low and a 59.3°F high. Reverse each winterization step first.
Washington motorcycle storage listings span 6 cities, led by Seattle (20 listed), Spokane Valley (4 listed), Redmond (2 listed), Federal Way (1 listed) and Kent (1 listed). For outdoor winter parking, Spokane Valley (4 outdoor) and Seattle (3 outdoor) lead. Statewide, 12 list outdoor, 12 covered and 12 indoor or climate-controlled spaces. Compare the cities nearest you before October 12.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00024233, USW00024157); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).