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Remembering Seattle’s hottest day on record
People are swimming in the waters of Green Lake, which has a floating dock with a diving board in the middle. A kid is sitting on a paddle board, silhouetted by the sun. Sun light reflects in sparkles off the water's choppy surface.
In June 2021, people were turning to Seattle’s cooling centers, bodies of water, and pools to stay cool during the city’s hottest temperatures on record. | Photo by SEAtoday Staff
Summer is wrapping up in Seattle and we saw some pretty toasty temps. Even though this year’s highs broke some records, they still didn’t measure up to the famed heat wave of 2021.

We’re looking back at some of the headlines on the hottest day we’ve had here in Seattle.

The day the heat set records

Seattle’s hottest day on record took place on June 28, 2021, when temperatures hit a record-breaking 108°.

That sure puts this summer in perspective, huh? Seattle experienced its third hottest July on record this year, with the hottest summer temps reaching 97° on July 9. Whew.

What the headlines said

So, what else was going on in Seattle during the hottest days on record? Looking back, the city’s newspapers were reporting on widespread bird rescues, Mayor Jenny Durkan was sharing cooling center resources on Twitter (now X), and the end of King County’s mask directive.

Years later, papers covering the city’s historic heat dome claimed it left climate scientists and meteorologists in disbelief.

How to weather the weather today

Okay, so we’re not breaking records right now — but we still have some warm, sunny days left before fall fully sets in.

Stay cool while enjoying the late summer sun at Seattle’s secret beaches or by finding a shady spot at one of the Emerald City’s many local parks.
Asked

What day in history did Seattle experience the second hottest temperatures on record?

A. July 18, 2018
B. July 3, 2021
C. Aug. 3, 2015
D. June 27, 2021
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Events
Monday, Sept. 2
  • “Alien: Romulus” | Monday, Sept. 2-Wednesday, Sept. 4 | Times vary | SIFF Cinema Downtown | $19-$20 | It’s the last week of screenings for this sci-fi movie, which definitely unlocked a new pregnancy fear for City Editor Madeline (you’ll understand once you watch it).
Tuesday, Sept. 3
  • Author Event: Marisel Salazar | Tuesday, Sept. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | Town Hall | $10-$70 | Salazar’s debut cookbook “Latin-ish” includes over 100 recipes taking food enthusiasts on a flavor-packed journey through the Latine diaspora.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
  • Soulful Southern Classics Cooking Class | Wednesday, Sept. 4-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 7-9:30 p.m. | Location provided after booking | $100 | Chef Washington guides this 2.5-hour culinary experience where you’ll craft a four-course meal of your favorite comfort foods.
Thursday, Sept. 5
  • Nordic Stories | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 10-10:30 a.m. | National Nordic Museum | Free | Bring the kiddos to hear classic storybook tales from various Nordic countries paired with fun craft projects.
Friday, Sept. 6
  • Linda From Work | Friday, Sept. 6 | 12 p.m. | Westlake Park | Free | The Seattle-based rock band will be joined by pop-rock band Black Ends.
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News Notes
Today Is
  • Labor Day — an annual federal holiday first designated in 1894, honoring the contributions of American workers. Take part in local celebrations like the Staycation Music Festival and Bellevue’s Labor Day Festival.
Opening
  • Seattle’s well-known Shiro’s Sushi is getting a sibling restaurant. Shiro’s owners are opening ShoMon Kappo Sushi in Belltown on Friday, Sept. 6. The kappo-style sushi experience will offer multi-course meals with dishes chosen by the chef. (Eater Seattle)
Transit
  • King County Metro is upgrading its electric trolley buses. The $26 million project will improve in-motion charging, roughly tripling the 174-bus fleet’s battery capacity. Upgrades will start later this year and likely take about three years to complete. (Puget Sound Business Journal)
Outdoors
  • Cal Anderson Park’s skateboarding area got a new half pipe. Seattle Skate Features helped locals assemble the new ramp, with supportive funds coming from several local entities like Capitol Hill Block Party + 35th North Skate Shop. (Capitol Hill Seattle Blog)
Sports
  • Listen in as Ryan Divish clarifies his recent comments about the Mariners’ Randy Arozarena, which went viral within the team’s fanbase. Plus, will the Mariners trade a starting pitcher for offensive help? Catch it all with Locked On’s daily, Mariners-focused podcast.
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