Burien, Washington Weather
Burien, 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 Burien, King County.
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About Burien, Washington
Burien spreads across the gentle slopes that lead down to the shimmering waters of Puget Sound, a place where the Pacific Northwest's characteristic evergreen scent mingles with the salty tang carried on the breeze. It lies 1.6 miles north-west of SeaTac, WA (from SeaTac, WA: bearing 315°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south of Seattle. The land here, soft and yielding, rolls towards the coastline, punctuated by stands of Douglas fir and alder that catch the diffused sunlight. Streets wind with an easy grace, lined by homes that reflect a practical, yet comfortable, spirit, their gardens blooming with rhododendrons and ferns. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a damp coolness, a promise of the mist that often cloaks the water, lending a quiet, introspective mood to the landscape. The history of Burien is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the land they have cultivated. Once a region of fertile farmlands, its agricultural roots are still visible in the orchards that dot the periphery and the farmers markets that bring the bounty of the soil to its residents. The proximity to the airport, a significant economic engine, has shaped Burien into a nexus of commerce and transit, drawing a diverse population seeking both opportunity and the serene backdrop of its natural beauty. Along the waterfront, remnants of its past as a logging and maritime center can still be felt, a subtle reminder of the robust industries that once defined this stretch of shoreline. Even as it grows, Burien retains a distinct character, a blend of hardworking pragmatism and an appreciation for the quiet grandeur of the surrounding Puget Sound.
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| Location | Burien, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.470377°N, 122.346792°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98166, 98146 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Burien, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Burien, 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 Burien includes coordinates 47.470377°N, 122.346792°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98166, 98146. 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.
