Olympia, Washington Weather
Olympia, 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 Olympia, Thurston County.
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About Olympia, Washington
Olympia, the capital of Washington, rests at the southern tip of Puget Sound, where the Deschutes River meanders into the glistening waters of Budd Inlet. It lies 2.1 miles north of Tumwater, WA (from Tumwater, WA: bearing 11°T), and is situated 3.7 miles west of Lacey. This geographical embrace has shaped Olympia’s history, drawing its earliest inhabitants to the abundant marine life and fertile lands. For centuries, Indigenous peoples thrived here, followed by American settlers who established Olympia as a vital port and commercial hub in the mid-19th century, drawn by the promise of timber and trade. The city’s economy, once deeply rooted in logging and maritime industries, has diversified to include government services, education, and a growing sector of small businesses that lend a distinct character to its downtown core, reflecting the quiet resilience of a place attuned to the ebb and flow of the tides. The cultural character of Olympia is one of thoughtful engagement and a deep appreciation for the natural world, often felt in the crisp, salt-tinged air that drifts inland. Its notable landmarks include the magnificent Washington State Capitol Building, its dome a beacon against the often-dramatic Pacific Northwest skies, and the historic Old State House Museum, a quiet sentinel to the past. Evergreen State College, with its distinctive pedagogical approach, anchors the city's intellectual life, fostering a spirit of inquiry and community. While specific professional sports teams may not define Olympia, a shared enthusiasm for outdoor recreation, from kayaking on the inlet to hiking in nearby parks, pulses through its daily life. The annual Thurston County Fair and various farmers' markets offer vibrant glimpses into local traditions and the bounty of the surrounding region, reflecting the quiet pride of its residents.
Live animated radar for Olympia and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Olympia, Thurston County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.037874°N, 122.900695°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98501, 98502, 98504, 98505, 98506 |
| Area Code | 425 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Olympia, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Olympia, 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 Olympia includes coordinates 47.037874°N, 122.900695°W, situated in Thurston County. ZIP code 98501, 98502, 98504, 98505, 98506. 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.
