Seattle weather: Afternoon sunshine with highs in the 70s Thursday

Published July 9, 2026 4:00 AM PDT

Onshore flow continues Thursday, bringing another round of morning clouds. We will see afternoon sunshine and slightly warmer temperatures. Clouds will linger along the coast long with a sprinkle possible in the evening as the next push of moisture moves in Friday.

Seattle weather will gradually warm from the mid-70s into the upper 70s and low 80s by early next week.

The warming trend will make Seattle weather feel more like midsummer before temperatures level off again. (FOX 13 Seattle)

What's next:

Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Hot and dry conditions continue for central Washington and cooler with clouds along the coast.

A map showing Thursday's forecast in Western Washington.

Temperatures will be a few degrees warmer Thursday with highs in the mid to upper 70s.  (FOX 13 Seattle)

On Friday, an upper level low will move closer to the Pacific Northwest, bringing more clouds and slight cooling. This low offshore will continue to keep conditions cloudy at times with mild temperatures.

Cooler Friday

On Friday, an upper level low will move closer to the Pacific Northwest, bringing more clouds and slight cooling. 

Looking Ahead:

Clouds linger into the weekend with highs in the 70s and afternoon sunbreaks. Temperatures start to warm again early next week as high pressure builds back in, making it feel more like summer in the Pacific Northwest.

Seattle weather will stay comfortably warm with highs mainly in the 70s before temperatures climb early next week.

Next week, Seattle weather will reach the upper 70s Monday and the low 80s Tuesday before settling back into a pleasant summer pattern. (FOX 13 Seattle)

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The Source: Information in this story came from the FOX 13 Seattle Weather Team and the National Weather Service.

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