Ballard, Washington Weather
Ballard, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Ballard, King County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Ballard. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Ballard is published on the King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) page, 18 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Ballard have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Ballard: Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) 24 km · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 26 km · Seattle Paine Field International Airport (KPAE) 27 km · Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) 35 km · Auburn Municipal Airport (KS50) 41 km
Conditions reported at KBFI describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Ballard specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
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.
Live animated radar for Ballard 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.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| 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 | September 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, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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. 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.
