Federal Way, Washington Weather
Federal Way, 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 Federal Way, King County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Federal Way. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Federal Way is published on the Auburn Municipal Airport (KS50) page, 6 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 Federal Way 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 Federal Way: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 14 km · Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) 20 km · Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) 21 km · King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) 23 km · McChord Air Force Base (KTCM) 24 km
Conditions reported at KS50 describe the airfield itself. Weather 6 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Federal Way specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way unfolds as a broad sweep of Pacific Northwest geography, where the dense, evergreen forests of the Cascade foothills begin their gentle descent toward Puget Sound. It lies 4.1 miles west-north-west of Auburn, WA (from Auburn, WA: bearing 285°T), and is situated 7.8 miles north-east of Tacoma. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the clean, damp scent of Douglas fir and western red cedar, a constant reminder of the verdant surroundings. Rolling hills, softened by the passage of countless seasons, define the terrain, their slopes often cloaked in the deep greens of maturing trees or the softer hues of suburban landscaping. Streams, born from the higher elevations, weave their way through the landscape, their cool waters occasionally glinting like slivers of mercury as they catch the diffused light that filters through the often-cloudy skies. The character of Federal Way is one of quiet expansion, a place where nature’s grandeur still holds sway, even as human settlement has found its footing. The history of Federal Way is intrinsically tied to the development of the Puget Sound region, its growth spurred by the post-World War II boom and the expanding infrastructure connecting the various communities. Once a landscape shaped by logging and early agriculture, the local economy has since diversified, with retail, services, and technology playing increasingly prominent roles. The presence of the historic Weyerhaeuser campus, a landmark of mid-century corporate architecture set amidst lush grounds, speaks to an era when timber was king. Today, Federal Way is also known for its vibrant public parks, offering residents access to the natural beauty that defines the area, from the expansive Dash Point State Park with its shoreline trails to the serene gardens of the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, a testament to the region's horticultural prowess.
Live animated radar for Federal Way 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 | Federal Way, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.322322°N, 122.312622°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98003, 98023, 98063, 98093 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Federal Way, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Federal Way, 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 Federal Way includes coordinates 47.322322°N, 122.312622°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98003, 98023, 98063, 98093. 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.
