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.

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Feb 6, 2018

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                <h1>Reader Photos: How to beat Seattle's heat</h1>
                <h2><p>With record-breaking temperatures in July, Crosscut called on readers to share snapshots of how they stay cool.</p></h2>
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               <p>By <a href="/author/info-crosscut-com/">Crosscut contributors</a></p> 
              <p><time datetime="2025-02-04T05:00:00-08:00">Feb 6, 2018</time></p>
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            <p>With record-breaking temperatures in July, Crosscut called on readers to share snapshots of how they stay cool.</p><p><strong>Pacific Northwest residents are accustomed</strong> 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.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="http://crosscut.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Summer_Photo_Contest_jump.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="A man jumping over a wave. " loading="lazy"></figure><p><strong>Zac Cohn jumps over a wave at Shi Shi Beach. Photo by Kyle Kesterson.</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="http://crosscut.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Summer_Photo_Contest_BabyinBucket.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Baby sitting in a bucket of water." loading="lazy"></figure><p><strong>Baby in a bucket. Photo by Hannah Taylor.</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="http://crosscut.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Summer_Photo_Contest-_Kayak.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Woman relaxing on kayak at Seward Park." loading="lazy"></figure><p><strong>Keeping cool at Seward Park. Photo by Jon Hathaway.</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="http://crosscut.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Summer_Photo_Contest_Cat.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Cat lounges on table with fan in the background." loading="lazy"></figure><p><strong>You know it's hot when Seattle cats are looking for a breeze. Photo by Denise Vincent.</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="http://crosscut.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Summer_Photo_Contest_HighDiveFremont.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="High Five sign in Fremont." loading="lazy"></figure><p><strong>High Five, Fremont. Photo by Crutis Cronn.</strong></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="http://crosscut.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Summer_Photo_Contest_Dog_with_Sprinklers.jpg" class="kg-image" alt="Pitbull plays in sprinkler" loading="lazy"></figure><p><strong>Beating the heat the best way we know how! Photo by Riley Shiery.</strong></p><p>We feel cooler just looking at these.</p>
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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.