Black Diamond, Washington Weather
Black Diamond, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Black Diamond, King County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Black Diamond. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Black Diamond is published on the Auburn Municipal Airport (KS50) page, 17 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 Black Diamond 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 Black Diamond: Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) 26 km · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 28 km · Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU) 31 km · King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) 33 km · McChord Air Force Base (KTCM) 40 km
Conditions reported at KS50 describe the airfield itself. Weather 17 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Black Diamond specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Black Diamond.
About Black Diamond, Washington
Black Diamond lies cradled by the rolling hills of King County, a place where the sky often unfurls in vast, luminous expanses, particularly in the soft, diffused light of late afternoon. It lies 2.4 miles west-north-west of Franklin, WA (from Franklin, WA: bearing 283°T), and is situated 6.1 miles south-south-east of Maple Valley. The landscape here is a study in verdant contrasts, with the deep, shadowed greens of fir and cedar forests giving way to sun-drenched meadows and the softer hues of cultivated fields. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of damp soil and pine needles, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from the surrounding wilderness. Streams, their surfaces broken by fallen leaves and smooth stones, thread through the terrain, their quiet murmurs a persistent counterpoint to the rustle of wind through the trees. The history of Black Diamond is indelibly linked to the earth’s dark bounty, its origins as a coal mining town shaping its very character. For decades, the deep shafts and the hardy souls who worked them were the lifeblood of this place, their labor leaving a subtle, almost imperceptible imprint on the local psyche. While the mines are now silent relics, the legacy of those industrious years endures, reflected in the resilient spirit of its residents and the enduring sense of community. The local economy, having transitioned from its mining past, now finds its footing in a blend of small businesses, agricultural ventures that still dot the surrounding countryside, and the quiet hum of residents commuting to larger centers. The town retains a distinct charm, a place where the pace of life allows for a thoughtful appreciation of the natural beauty that continues to define Black Diamond.
Live animated radar for Black Diamond 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 | Black Diamond, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.308712°N, 122.003169°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98010 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Black Diamond, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Black Diamond, 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 Black Diamond includes coordinates 47.308712°N, 122.003169°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98010. 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.
