Seattle was clear and around 57 degrees before dawn Friday, July 31, with calm winds setting up one more warm, sunny summer day. Afternoon temperatures are expected to climb steadily, topping out near 81 degrees before a cooler and wetter weekend arrives.
Saturday Brings A Brief Cooldown
The National Weather Service Seattle forecast calls for mostly sunny skies Friday, with light north-northwest winds and comfortable humidity by late afternoon. Friday night should stay partly cloudy with a low near 59 degrees.
Rain returns to the forecast after 11 a.m. Saturday, when Seattle could see a high near 73 degrees and a 30% chance of precipitation. South-southwest winds around 14 mph may make the day feel cooler, though rainfall totals are expected to stay below a tenth of an inch.
Weekend Rain Gives Way To A Dry Stretch
A slight chance of rain lingers Saturday evening before 11 p.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and a low near 56 degrees. Sunday looks partly sunny with a high near 70, while Monday turns sunny and reaches about 73 degrees.
The workweek then warms back up, with sunny highs near 79 degrees Tuesday, 81 Wednesday and 79 Thursday. Overnight lows should generally settle in the 50s, making for cool mornings and increasingly summerlike afternoons.
Small Craft Advisory In The Strait
A Small Craft Advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. Friday to 4 a.m. Saturday for the central and eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. The advisory does not affect Seattle streets, but boaters heading into the strait should check the latest marine conditions before setting out.
