Fairfield, Washington Weather
Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, Spokane County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Fairfield.
About Fairfield, Washington
Fairfield rests in a broad, sun-drenched basin, a place where the earth seems to exhale long, slow breaths of prairie grass and distant, pine-scented hills. It lies 20.2 miles south of Spokane Valley, WA (from Spokane Valley, WA: bearing 171°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south of Freeman. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, frequently streaked with the dramatic hues of Spokane’s inland Northwest climate, a stark contrast to the gentle, rolling topography that defines the immediate landscape. Fields of wheat, golden and rippling under the summer sun, stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of distance, their bounty a testament to the fertile soil that cradles Fairfield. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, punctuated by the sweet perfume of wild sage and the earthy aroma of tilled land, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats at the core of this locale. The history of Fairfield is intrinsically tied to the agricultural endeavors that continue to shape its economy, a legacy stretching back to the early settlers who recognized the potential of this fertile land. For generations, wheat farming has been the lifeblood of Fairfield, its cycles dictating the rhythm of the seasons and the ebb and flow of prosperity, with grain elevators standing as silent sentinels against the expansive sky. While the land’s primary offering remains agricultural, the quietude of Fairfield also attracts those seeking a respite from the clamor of larger cities, drawing a steady stream of residents who appreciate the unpretentious charm and the deep-rooted sense of community that defines this particular corner of Spokane County. The occasional rumble of a distant train, a sound that echoes across the open fields, serves as a subtle reminder of the connections that bind this quiet place to the wider world.
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| Location | Fairfield, Spokane County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.385175°N, 117.171579°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 99012 |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fairfield, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fairfield, 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 Fairfield includes coordinates 47.385175°N, 117.171579°W, situated in Spokane County. ZIP code 99012. Telephone area code: 509. 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.
