Reader Photos: How to beat Seattle's heat

With record-breaking temperatures in July, Crosscut called on readers to share snapshots of how they stay cool.
With record-breaking temperatures in July, Crosscut called on readers to share snapshots of how they stay cool.

Pacific Northwest residents are accustomed to all things temperate (weather and “polite” demeanor included), but this month has been exception: Record hot temperatures throughout the region pushed Puget Sounders into lakes, sprinklers and frozen yogurt shops. On Friday, Crosscut asked for readers to submit photos on Facebook of the best way to beat the heat this summer. Below are a few of their submissions. 

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Zac Cohn jumps over a wave at Shi Shi Beach. Photo by Kyle Kesterson. 

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Baby in a bucket. Photo by Hannah Taylor. 

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Keeping cool at Seward Park. Photo by Jon Hathaway.

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You know it's hot when Seattle cats are looking for a breeze. Photo by Denise Vincent.

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High Five, Fremont. Photo by Crutis Cronn.

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Beating the heat the best way we know how! Photo by Riley Shiery.

We feel cooler just looking at these.

  

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