Lacey, Washington Weather
Lacey, 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 Lacey, Thurston County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Lacey. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Lacey is published on the Gray Army Air Field (KGRF) page, 19 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 Lacey 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 Lacey: McChord Air Force Base (KTCM) 29 km · Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) 32 km · Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU) 41 km · Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) 51 km · Auburn Municipal Airport (KS50) 56 km
Conditions reported at KGRF describe the airfield itself. Weather 19 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Lacey specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Lacey, Washington
Lacey exhales a quiet, damp breath, a characteristic of the Pacific Northwest that clings to everything. It lies 3.7 miles east of Olympia, WA (from Olympia, WA: bearing 94°T), and is situated 4.5 miles east-north-east of Tumwater. The land here, a gentle sweep of rolling terrain, is softened by a verdant cloak of Douglas fir and Western red cedar, their branches often heavy with mist, especially in the cooler months. Sunlight, when it breaks through, filters in shafts of pale gold, illuminating the moss that carpets fallen logs and the ferns unfurling their delicate fronds beside the winding paths. The air carries the subtle, earthy perfume of wet soil and pine needles, a constant reminder of the abundant, life-giving moisture that shapes the very character of Lacey. Even the sky seems to hold a particular quality, a pearlescent luminescence that can shift from a soft, diffused grey to a startling, clear blue, painting the suburban sprawl with an almost ethereal light. This region's history is deeply entwined with the timber industry, echoes of which can still be felt in the occasional weathered barn or the enduring presence of sawmills on the outskirts. The local economy, while diversified, still leans on the bounty of the surrounding forests and the rich agricultural lands to the south, particularly known for its berries and hops. Lacey itself has grown considerably, a hub for state government offices and a growing center for education, with the presence of Saint Martin's University adding a scholarly pulse to the community. The proximity to Capitol Lake and the Nisqually River offers opportunities for recreation, from kayaking on the placid waters to exploring the diverse ecosystems of the nearby Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary for migratory birds and a testament to the region’s commitment to preserving its natural heritage.
Live animated radar for Lacey 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 | Lacey, Thurston County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.034263°N, 122.823192°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98503, 98509, 98513 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Lacey, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Lacey, 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 Lacey includes coordinates 47.034263°N, 122.823192°W, situated in Thurston County. ZIP code 98503, 98509, 98513. 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. 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.
