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Snoqualmie Pass in July
Snoqualmie Pass sees its driest month, with just 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain, highs of 69°F (20°C) and lows of 50°F (10°C).
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 98/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 69°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 1.1 in (29 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 36%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What July feels like
Days are mild at around 69°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 50°F (10°C).
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 23 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Snoqualmie Pass's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July – September.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in June to 98/100.
- Our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — July falls outside it.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 50°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Snoqualmie Pass in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Northwest Railway Museum
Railway museum based in the 1890 Snoqualmie Depot, running its Santa Train to the falls on December weekends.
Snoqualmie Falls
A 268-foot waterfall on the Snoqualmie River, running at full force in the wet winter months.
Why now July scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gold Creek Pond
Flat snowshoe loop around a mountain pond on the east side of the pass, reached from the Gold Creek Sno-Park.
Why now Highs near 69°F and 1.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
The Summit at Snoqualmie
Four ski areas at the top of I-90, the closest skiing to Seattle, with one of the largest night-skiing operations in the country.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in July
- Leavenworth in July~37 mi · highs 84°F, 0.5 in rain · 9°C (15°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in July~45 mi · highs 74°F, 0.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Bainbridge Island in July~54 mi · highs 75°F, 0.7 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Olympic NP in July~105 mi · highs 59°F, 1.2 in rain · 5°C (10°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,198 m to Snoqualmie Pass's ~923 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Snoqualmie Pass in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Snoqualmie Pass?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 69°F (20°C) and 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain.
How hot is Snoqualmie Pass in July?
Average highs are 69°F (20°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Snoqualmie Pass in July?
Not much: about 1.1 in (29 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 69.4 in (1764 mm).
What should I pack for Snoqualmie Pass in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 50°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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