Des Moines, Washington Weather
Des Moines, 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 Des Moines, King County.
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About Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, a waterfront community, exhales the salty tang of Puget Sound, its shores a mosaic of weathered driftwood and the occasional glint of sea glass. It lies 3.6 miles south of SeaTac, WA (from SeaTac, WA: bearing 182°T), and is situated 4.4 miles west-north-west of Kent. The land here, a gently sloping descent from the higher neighborhoods, breathes with the cool, damp air that rolls in from the west, carrying the murmur of gulls and the distant thrum of ferries. Low-slung buildings, many bearing the patina of decades, hug the coastline, their windows reflecting the ever-shifting, pearlescent sky. The character of Des Moines is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life, and the ever-present water lends a contemplative stillness to the daily routines. The history of Des Moines is inextricably linked to its maritime heritage and a once-thriving boat-building industry that lent a certain rugged industriousness to its early days. The waterfront, now a vibrant hub for recreational boating and fishing, still echoes with the craftsmanship of generations who understood the intricate dance of wood and wave. Local businesses, many family-run, draw sustenance from the surrounding waters, their storefronts displaying the day's catch or the latest nautical gear. The gentle curve of the shoreline, a favored spot for evening strolls, offers panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, their snow-capped peaks a constant, majestic backdrop against the often-overcast sky. This enduring connection to the sea, a blend of practical enterprise and natural beauty, defines the soul of Des Moines.
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| Location | Des Moines, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.401766°N, 122.32429°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98198, 98148 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Des Moines, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Des Moines, 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 Des Moines includes coordinates 47.401766°N, 122.324290°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98198, 98148. 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.
