Seattle is mostly cloudy and mild today, Friday, July 10, with a high near 75°F and just a 5% chance of rain — a solid day to get outside before conditions cool off this weekend.
Today’s Setup
Clouds have been thickening since early this morning ahead of a weak front the National Weather Service says will slide onshore late this afternoon. South southwest wind stays light at 6 mph, and while a few showers could clip the coast and North Cascades, the NWS notes precip chances for the Seattle metro itself are “fairly meager” today. Tonight cools to near 57°F under partly cloudy skies.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday turns cooler and cloudier, with highs struggling to reach 72°F. The forecast discussion flags a specific detail worth knowing: onshore flow increases enough that areas north of the King County line could wake up to damp ground Saturday morning from developing convergence. By Sunday, upper-level heights rise as the trough lifts back into British Columbia, letting sunshine return — a good day to check for a rare clear view of Mt. Rainier.
Best Window To Be Outside
Friday afternoon and evening is your best bet this week — mild, dry, and light wind. Saturday afternoon (after any morning dampness clears) is workable for errands, mowing, or a walk around Green Lake or Alki Beach, but keep plans flexible given the cooler high.
What To Wear Or Bring
A light jacket covers you for cooler mornings and evenings; daytime is comfortable in short sleeves. If you’re headed to an outdoor show tonight, a soft cooler backpack keeps drinks cold without hassle, and with light wind and no rain in the forecast, tonight is a fine night to fire up a portable propane grill for dinner on the deck.
Local Games & Events
Tonight, The Head And The Heart play an outdoor show at Remlinger Farms — mild temps and calm wind make for easy concert weather; grab tickets on SeatGeek if you’re going. Saturday, the Seattle All Star Classic takes over Cheney Stadium in Tacoma, with that cloudier, cooler 72°F high in play — find tickets on StubHub. And with Seattle Reign FC hosting Portland Thorns at Lumen Field on July 12, weather won’t be a factor since it’s indoors — good excuse to grab official team gear on Fanatics beforehand.
Dinner Tonight
Mild, grill-friendly weather makes tonight a good night to throw something on the propane grill instead of heating up the kitchen. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
After Saturday’s cooldown and Sunday’s return of sunshine, the NWS forecast discussion points to a real warm-up Monday and Tuesday as a strong ridge builds in, pushing highs into the low-to-mid 80s with low-end chances of moderate heat risk for the Seattle metro southward. Confidence drops a bit further into next week, so check back for updates.
