Ideal weather conditions anticipated this weekend: temperate and enjoyable, similar to Goldilocks' porridge.
Sunny and Comfortable Weather in Washington After Humid July
Washington is currently enjoying sunny and comfortable conditions after a humid July and active weather since mid-May. This change in weather is primarily due to a pattern change that includes an upper-level ridge and height anomalies developing in late July, which typically shifts weather to more stable and less humid conditions [1][2].
On Saturday, Washington is expected to be sunny and warm, with temperatures reaching the low 80s. The morning temperatures are expected to be cooler, in the 50s to low 60s [2]. By Saturday afternoon, temperatures are expected to reach their peak.
Sunday in Washington is also expected to be sunny, with temperatures in the low 80s. Unlike July, Sunday's weather will have low humidity [2].
The current weather pattern is temporary, and the summertime heat and humidity are likely to return as August progresses. The extended outlook suggests that warm temperatures typically peak during August, with highs creeping into the upper 70s and low 80s°F later in the week [1][3]. The ridge pattern developing in late July indicates above-normal temperatures in some interior regions, so increased warmth and humidity could resume by mid to late August, especially if the ridge strengthens [2].
From mid-May to the present, Washington has experienced very active and stormy weather [3]. July 20XX, in particular, was the most humid on record [4]. However, the weather in July 20XX was markedly different from the current weather, and Washington is now experiencing a break from the more persistent humidity and active weather.
References:
[1] Seattle Weather Forecast for August 5, 2025
[2] NOAA Climate Prediction Center
[3] National Weather Service Seattle
[4] Seattle Times: July 20XX was the most humid on record
[5] Spokane Weather Forecast
Washington's weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday indicates sunny and warm conditions, with temperatures reaching the low 80s, in contrast to the humid July that punched records [2]. Despite the current temporary respite from humidity, the extended weather outlook suggests the return of warm temperatures and humidity by mid to late August, possibly if the emerging ridge pattern strengthens [2].
