We know the question on your mind, Seattleites — when’s it going to get hot?
Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center , we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for June, July, and August. While exact weather conditions typically can’t be predicted more than a week in advance, here’s a seasonal outlook to help you prepare for what summer will bring.
Temperature
Think hot. This summer, Seattle has a 33-40% chance of temperatures being higher than normal.
Precipitation
Expect slightly less precipitation. Seattle has a 33-40% chance of seeing below-normal rainfall amounts this summer.
By the Month: June
This is when you’ll likely really begin to notice some warmer-than-average temps. The World Meteorological Organization estimated that there’s a 60% likelihood an El Niño (which brings warm air and drier skies) will begin by this month.
Otherwise, June will likely have an average high of 69° and lows around 48°. Also, the solstice happens on Tues., June 21 , which means we’ll see a 5:11 a.m. sunrise and a 9:07 p.m. sunset.
By the month: July
In July, we’ll likely see temps creep up to highs of 76° and lows of 52°. Also, we’re squarely in the dry season by this point with an average of usually 4.2 rainy days — of course, that may be less this year, given the NOAA predictions.
By the month: August
The averages are predicted to stay pretty consistent with highs typically around 76° again and lows around 54°. However, this is our warmest month for seawater with an average ocean temp of 53°.