Darrington, Washington Weather
Darrington, 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, soil and crop conditions for Darrington, Snohomish County.
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About Darrington, Washington
Darrington sits at the confluence of the Skykomish River and its tributaries, a verdant embrace of the Cascade foothills. It lies 12.7 miles south-south-east of Skagit, WA (from Skagit, WA: bearing 157°T), and is situated 6.2 miles east-south-east of Swede Heaven. Here, the air carries the damp, clean scent of pine needles and the distant murmur of rushing water, a constant companion to the quiet hum of this northwest community. Towering Douglas firs and cedars form a dense, emerald canopy that softens the sunlight, casting a dappled, almost ethereal glow upon the forest floor, while the broad, grey ribbon of the Skykomish River carves its patient path through the valley, reflecting the ever-changing sky. The surrounding landscape is a testament to the raw, untamed beauty of the Pacific Northwest, a place where nature’s grandeur is not just observed, but deeply felt in the very texture of the land. The history of Darrington is deeply entwined with the logging industry, a legacy evident in the sturdy, practical architecture of its buildings and the quiet resilience of its people. For generations, the bounty of the surrounding forests provided the lifeblood of the local economy, shaping the character and traditions of this close-knit community. While the timber harvests have shifted and evolved, the spirit of hard work and a deep respect for the natural world remain. Today, Darrington also draws visitors drawn to its proximity to the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, a vast expanse offering unparalleled opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring the wild heart of the Cascades, and the distinctively clear, cool air here seems to hold the quiet wisdom of the mountains themselves.
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| Location | Darrington, Snohomish County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.255387°N, 121.601514°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98241 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Darrington, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Darrington, 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 Darrington includes coordinates 48.255387°N, 121.601514°W, situated in Snohomish County. ZIP code 98241. 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.
