Ballard, Washington Weather
Ballard, 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 for Ballard, King County.
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About Ballard, Washington
Ballard, a name that whispers of salt spray and evergreen, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the restless Pacific and the deep, dark embrace of the Puget Sound. It lies 4.9 miles north-west of Stevens, WA (from Stevens, WA: bearing 310°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north-north-west of Seattle. Here, the land rises and falls with a quiet strength, its contours hinting at glacial sculpting and the slow, persistent work of water. Streets, laid out with a certain Nordic precision, wind through neighborhoods where the scent of pine needles mingles with the briny tang of the nearby water, a constant reminder of Ballard's maritime heart. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, possesses a diffused, pearlescent quality, lending a soft glow to the sturdy architecture and the vibrant green of manicured lawns and wilder, untamed patches of forest. The air itself seems to carry a subtle dampness, a cool caress that speaks of constant renewal. For generations, Ballard has been inextricably linked to the sea, its economy once anchored by the robust fishing industry that plied the cold, rich waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. The echoes of that era remain, not just in the weathered faces of old salts who still gather at local haunts, but in the very spirit of the place, a blend of hardy resilience and a deep appreciation for the bounty of nature. The iconic Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, a marvel of engineering, serve as a vital artery, connecting the freshwater lakes to the saltwater expanse and offering a constant spectacle of boats navigating the system, a living testament to Ballard's enduring connection to the waterways. Beyond the maritime legacy, Ballard has evolved, embracing a vibrant cultural scene that draws artists and entrepreneurs, creating a dynamic energy that pulses beneath the surface of its established character, a modern chapter added to a long and storied history.
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| Location | Ballard, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.675931°N, 122.387351°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98107 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Ballard, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Ballard, 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 Ballard includes coordinates 47.675931°N, 122.387351°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98107. Telephone area code: 206, 253. 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.
