Fauntleroy, Washington Weather
Fauntleroy, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Fauntleroy, King County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Fauntleroy. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Fauntleroy is published on the King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) page, 7 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 6 airfields within reach of Fauntleroy have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Fauntleroy: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 10 km · Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) 14 km · Auburn Municipal Airport (KS50) 25 km · Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) 28 km · Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) 32 km
Conditions reported at KBFI describe the airfield itself. Weather 7 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Fauntleroy specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Fauntleroy, Washington
Fauntleroy’s western edge surrenders to the vast, slate-gray expanse of Puget Sound, its shores a mosaic of weathered driftwood and smooth, sea-worn stones. It lies 4.2 miles north-north-west of Burien, WA (from Burien, WA: bearing 329°T), and is situated 6.4 miles south-south-west of Seattle. The air here carries a persistent, briny tang, a constant reminder of the ocean’s proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, tends to soften and spread, imbuing the sky with a pearlescent glow that washes over the low, rolling hills. Dense stands of evergreen trees, their needles perpetually damp, crowd the inland slopes, creating a verdant contrast to the open water, and the sounds of gulls’ cries often mingle with the distant hum of boat engines, a gentle rhythm of coastal life. The land itself feels resilient, shaped by the tides and the persistent winds, a place where nature’s grander gestures are always present, even amidst the signs of human habitation. Historically, Fauntleroy’s story is tied to the bounty of the sea and the fertile land that slopes away from its shores. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of rich soil and access to maritime trade, established a presence here, their endeavors shaping the character of the locality. While agriculture once played a more dominant role, the economy of Fauntleroy has since evolved, with its proximity to the larger urban centers influencing its modern identity. Today, the area is known for its quiet residential appeal, its residents enjoying the blend of natural beauty and accessible urban amenities, and the iconic Fauntleroy Ferry Terminal stands as a vital artery, connecting this waterfront community to the broader network of the Sound, a constant testament to its enduring relationship with the water.
Live animated radar for Fauntleroy and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East · Public domain · Auto-updates on page reload
| Location | Fauntleroy, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.523154°N, 122.392905°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98136 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fauntleroy, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fauntleroy, Washington, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. 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 Fauntleroy includes coordinates 47.523154°N, 122.392905°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98136. 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. 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.
