Bellingham, Washington Weather
Bellingham, 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 Bellingham, Whatcom County.
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About Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham rests on the southern edge of the Salish Sea, a place where the dense evergreen forests of the Pacific Northwest meet the restless, saltwater expanse. It lies 24.4 miles north-north-west of Mount Vernon, WA (from Mount Vernon, WA: bearing 343°T), and is situated 7.6 miles south-east of Ferndale. The city's geography is shaped by the dramatic rise of the Chuckanut Mountains to the south and the sheltering embrace of Bellingham Bay, a deep indentation that has historically dictated its economic life. For centuries, Indigenous peoples thrived here, drawing sustenance from the rich marine environment and the bounty of the surrounding lands before European settlement began in earnest, driven by the timber industry and the promise of fertile agricultural valleys. The economy of Bellingham today is a blend of its maritime heritage, with working docks and fishing fleets, and a growing focus on education and technology, all underscored by a deep appreciation for the natural world that surrounds it. The cultural character of Bellingham is often described as laid-back and outdoorsy, a reflection of its close proximity to mountains and water, and the lingering spirit of its logging and fishing past. Western Washington University, a prominent institution, imbues the city with a youthful energy and intellectual curiosity, while the historic Fairhaven district, with its Victorian architecture and independent shops, offers a charming glimpse into Bellingham's earlier days. The waterfront, a vibrant hub of activity, features attractions like the Bellingham Railway Museum and the picturesque Boulevard Park, offering sweeping views of the bay and the distant islands. From the annual Ski to Sea race, a unique multi-sport event that celebrates the region's diverse terrain, to the quiet contemplation found along the many shoreline trails, Bellingham offers a distinctive blend of natural beauty and community spirit, a place where the scent of salt and pine perpetually mingles in the air.
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| Location | Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.759553°N, 122.488225°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98225, 98226, 98227, 98228, 98229 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Bellingham, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Bellingham, 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 Bellingham includes coordinates 48.759553°N, 122.488225°W, situated in Whatcom County. ZIP code 98225, 98226, 98227, 98228, 98229. 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.
