Arctic, Washington Weather
Arctic, 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 Arctic, Pierce County.
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About Arctic, Washington
Arctic unfurls its quiet expanse where the land begins its slow surrender to the vastness of Puget Sound. It lies 7.4 miles south of Grays Harbor, WA (from Grays Harbor, WA: bearing 185°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-east of Aberdeen. Here, the air carries a persistent, briny tang, a constant reminder of the nearby saltwaters that shape both the landscape and the lives of its inhabitants. The terrain is a study in gentle transitions, from low-lying meadows that gleam emerald after a spring rain to the thicker stands of fir and cedar that climb towards the modest hills. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, possesses a diffused, ethereal quality, casting a soft, pearlescent glow upon the weathered planks of old boathouses and the smooth, grey stones that line the infrequent public accesses to the water's edge. The character of Arctic is one of quiet resilience, a place that has learned to coexist with the powerful, capricious nature of the Pacific Northwest coast. The history of Arctic is as deeply rooted as the ancient cedars that still stand sentinel in the surrounding woodlands, a testament to the enduring presence of those who first sought sustenance from these shores. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant shellfish and timber, established a small but tenacious community, their lives intrinsically tied to the rhythms of the tides and the bounty of the sea. While the logging industry once provided the economic backbone, its presence now is more a whisper than a roar, leaving behind a legacy of cleared hillsides that have since softened into a verdant, if somewhat wild, second growth. Today, the economy of Arctic is a more varied affair, with a strong dependence on the waters for recreation and a growing appreciation for the quiet charm that draws visitors seeking an escape from the clamor of larger centers. Local artisans, their hands skilled in crafts passed down through generations, contribute to the distinctive feel of the place, their work reflecting the natural beauty and the enduring spirit of Arctic.
Live animated radar for Arctic and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Arctic, Pierce County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 46.888985°N, 123.714608°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98537, 98374 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Arctic, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Arctic, 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 Arctic includes coordinates 46.888985°N, 123.714608°W, situated in Pierce County. ZIP code 98537, 98374. 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.
