Fircrest, Washington Weather
Fircrest, 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 Fircrest, Pierce County.
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About Fircrest, Washington
Fircrest unfolds along a gentle slope, its residential streets a quiet murmur beneath the broad, embracing canopy of fir and cedar. It lies 1.6 miles east of University Place, WA (from University Place, WA: bearing 81°T), and is situated 3.5 miles west-south-west of Tacoma. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of evergreen needles, a constant reminder of the vast forests that press in from the east, their dark, solemn outlines a permanent fixture on the horizon. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent mist, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the emerald moss that clings to weathered fences and the deep, shaded greens of manicured lawns. The terrain, a series of modest rises and dips, lends a subtle character to the neighborhoods, each curve of the road revealing another quiet tableau of homes, their windows reflecting the ever-present, muted sky. The history of Fircrest is intertwined with the logging that once shaped this corner of Pierce County, the sturdy timbers of its homes a silent testament to that era. Though the industry has shifted, a quiet industriousness persists, a local economy built on a foundation of service and small businesses that cater to the needs of its residents. The proximity to larger urban centers has influenced its development, creating a character that balances a sense of peaceful retreat with accessibility, a place where the rhythm of daily life feels both grounded and connected. The very character of Fircrest seems to absorb the gentle, persistent moisture of the Pacific Northwest, fostering a quiet beauty in its abundant greenery and the unassuming charm of its well-kept streets.
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| Location | Fircrest, Pierce County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.239543°N, 122.515959°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98466 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Fircrest, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Fircrest, 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 Fircrest includes coordinates 47.239543°N, 122.515959°W, situated in Pierce County. ZIP code 98466. Telephone area code: 425. 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.
