Washington, Missouri Weather
Washington, Missouri — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery for Washington, Franklin County.
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About Washington, Missouri
Washington unfolds along the broad, green sweep of the Missouri River, its landscape a gentle, rolling terrain that hints at the rich agricultural heritage of this corner of Franklin County. It lies 18.9 miles west of Wildwood, MO (from Wildwood, MO: bearing 265°T), and is situated 7.5 miles north of Union. Bluffs, softened by time and cloaked in a dense green of oak and hickory, rise from the riverbanks, offering a verdant backdrop to the town's established neighborhoods. The air here, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of damp earth and the faint, distant scent of mown hay, a quiet perfume that settles over the brick facades and the well-tended gardens. Even the sunlight seems to possess a certain weight, a golden, almost liquid quality that pools on the sidewalks and bathes the mature trees in a warm, embracing glow. The roots of Washington run deep, entwined with the industrious spirit of its German immigrants who arrived in the 19th century, drawn by the fertile land and the burgeoning opportunities along the river. This heritage is still palpable, evident in the enduring strength of its manufacturing sector, which has long been the backbone of the local economy, producing everything from footwear to sophisticated industrial components. The town's proximity to the Missouri River, a vital artery for commerce and transportation for generations, has shaped its very character, fostering a resilient and forward-looking community that respects its past while embracing innovation. You can still feel the echoes of the steamboat era in the way the river breeze whispers through the downtown streets, a constant reminder of the waterway's enduring influence on Washington.
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| Location | Washington, Franklin County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 38.558107°N, 91.012088°W |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 63090 |
| Area Code | 314 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Washington, Missouri Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Washington, Missouri, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Washington includes coordinates 38.558107°N, 91.012088°W, situated in Franklin County. ZIP code 63090. Telephone area code: 314. Timezone: Central Time (America/Chicago).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
