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Burlington hums with the quiet insistence of a place rooted in fertile ground. It lies 3.8 miles north of Mount Vernon, WA (from Mount Vernon, WA: bearing 6°T), and is situated 4.5 miles west-south-west of Sedro-Woolley. The land unfurls in gentle slopes, a canvas painted with the muted greens of farmland and the deeper, richer hues of distant conifers that fringe the horizon. Along the river, the Skagit, a silver ribbon, slips by, its banks softened by reeds and willows that whisper secrets to the passing breeze. The air here carries a clean, damp scent, a mingling of earth and water, particularly potent after a rain when the world seems to exhale a sigh of pure refreshment. Even in the midday sun, a certain softness pervades, a luminous quality that bathes the low-slung buildings and the wide, open streets in a comforting glow, inviting a slower pace, a mindful observation of the world. This corner of the valley, cradled by the convergence of waterways and rich alluvial soil, has long been a place of cultivation and commerce for Burlington. Its history is etched in the agricultural pulse that still beats strong, a legacy of the hardy souls who first coaxed sustenance from this abundant land, their efforts now echoed in the vast fields of potatoes, strawberries, and other crops that define the local economy. The spirit of enterprise, however, has broadened, embracing diverse industries that contribute to Burlington's steady, unpretentious prosperity. The river, once a vital artery for transport and trade, now offers recreational solace, its presence a constant, soothing counterpoint to the daily hum of life in Burlington, a reminder of the enduring natural forces that shape this enduring community.
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| Location | Burlington, Skagit County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.475662°N, 122.325438°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98233 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Burlington, 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 Burlington includes coordinates 48.475662°N, 122.325438°W, situated in Skagit County. ZIP code 98233. 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.