Seattle is in for its best Tuesday of 2026 — sunny skies and a high near 83°F make today the warmest day of the year so far, according to the National Weather Service. There’s almost nothing on the radar to spoil it: winds from the NNW at just 5 mph and a precipitation chance of less than 1%. Clear your calendar and get outside.
Today’s Setup
An upper-level ridge is parked firmly over the Pacific Northwest this morning, with low-level offshore flow giving temperatures an extra boost. That combination is pushing Seattle well into the low 80s — notably ahead of the typical early-June pattern (the average date for a first 85°F day is June 10). Check your Seattle weather forecast for hour-by-hour updates. The offshore flow will begin transitioning to onshore flow this evening, but by then you’ll have had a full, gorgeous day.
Best Window To Be Outside
Honestly, the whole day is yours. Gas Works Park, Discovery Park, the Burke-Gilman Trail, the shores of Lake Union — take your pick. Morning runners should get moving early before temps climb; a hydration running vest is smart gear when the mercury is heading toward 80°F. For afternoon water fun, a 2-person float with a built-in cooler is the perfect excuse to spend a few hours drifting on the lake.
Tonight, the Seattle Mariners host the New York Mets at T-Mobile Park — prime conditions for a ball game, with temps still in the upper 70s by first pitch. Dress the part with a Seattle Mariners jersey and Seattle Mariners fitted cap. Find tickets on StubHub if you still need seats.
Rain, Wind, or Heat Risk
No severe weather concerns today — the Storm Prediction Center has no convective outlook for our area. Warm, dry conditions are the main story. Keep a garden hose 100ft handy if your lawn needs an evening soak.
What To Wear Or Bring
Skip the umbrella entirely. Light layers for the cool 55°F morning, then shorts and sunscreen by midday. With Father’s Day just around the corner, a beautiful evening like this is the perfect excuse to fire up the grill — a Father’s Day grilling set is a gift that earns its keep on nights like this.
Upcoming Events
Louis Tomlinson brings his How Did We Get Here? World Tour to Climate Pledge Arena on Thursday, June 4 — Find tickets on StubHub and pick up a Louis Tomlinson t-shirt before you go. On June 5, RÜFÜS DU SOL NORTH AMERICA 2026 hits the Gorge Amphitheatre — one of the most spectacular outdoor venues in the Pacific Northwest. Get tickets on SeatGeek and grab a RÜFÜS DU SOL t-shirt to wear on the lawn.
Dinner Tonight
A warm Seattle evening calls for something easy and satisfying — pasta primavera or a quick vegetable stir-fry both come together fast and let you spend more time outside. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Wednesday cools to near 71°F with partly sunny skies and an 11% chance of afternoon rain as an upper-level trough sweeps through. Clouds thicken from there heading into the weekend. The National Weather Service is watching a cold upper-level low moving into the region Saturday that could bring an unusual chance of thunderstorms to Western Washington. Enjoy every minute of today — it’s the best day the summer has offered so far.
