Anderson Island, Washington Weather
Anderson Island, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Anderson Island, Pierce County.
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About Anderson Island, Washington
Anderson Island, a verdant jewel in the Puget Sound, rises from the saline embrace of the water with a quiet dignity. It lies 8.8 miles west of Lakewood, WA (from Lakewood, WA: bearing 264°T), and is situated 8.8 miles west of Lakewood Pierce County. Its shores, a mosaic of smooth, wave-tumbled stones and pockets of dark sand, meet forests of Douglas fir and cedar that climb the gentle slopes inland. The air here carries the persistent scent of salt and damp earth, a constant reminder of the surrounding sea, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long, ethereal shadows that lend a contemplative mood to the island's rolling fields and wooded glades. The landscape is a study in quiet resilience, a place where the wildness of the Pacific Northwest still holds sway, evident in the gnarled branches of ancient trees and the unseen rustling in the undergrowth. The history of Anderson Island is a narrative woven from the threads of indigenous peoples, early settlers, and a resilient agricultural spirit. For generations, the Coast Salish people lived in harmony with this land, their presence hinted at in the rich soil and the abundance of the surrounding waters. Later, Scandinavian immigrants, drawn by the promise of fertile ground, established farms that still dot the island's interior, their legacy evident in the sturdy barns and the quiet rows of cultivated land. The local economy, once heavily reliant on farming and logging, now finds its pulse in the ferry service that connects Anderson Island to the mainland, supporting a small but dedicated population of artists, artisans, and those who seek a slower, more connected way of life. The island's small general store serves as a de facto community center, a place where news is exchanged and the day's rhythms are set, a testament to the enduring strength of small-scale living.
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| Location | Anderson Island, Pierce County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.1578°N, 122.7039°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98303 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Anderson Island, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Anderson Island, Washington, 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 Anderson Island includes coordinates 47.157800°N, 122.703900°W, situated in Pierce County. ZIP code 98303. Telephone area code: 425. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
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.
