Palmer, Washington Weather
Palmer, 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, soil and crop conditions for Palmer, King County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Palmer.
About Palmer, Washington
Palmer rests in a broad valley, its northern edge defined by the gentle rise of foothills that hint at the deeper, wilder Cascades beyond. It lies 3.0 miles east-north-east of Franklin, WA (from Franklin, WA: bearing 72°T), and is situated 9.0 miles south-east of Maple Valley. The air here often carries the damp scent of evergreen and loam, especially after a rain, a testament to the generous precipitation that nourishes the surrounding forests of Douglas fir and Western red cedar. A quiet hum of rural life emanates from its dispersed homes and farms, where broad fields of pasture and hay stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by the sturdy, functional forms of barns. The Snoqualmie River, a silver ribbon of water, meanders through the landscape, its presence a constant, murmuring companion, its banks often softened by willows and alders. The history of Palmer is intrinsically linked to the rich agricultural heritage of the Snoqualmie Valley. For generations, families have worked this fertile ground, cultivating crops and raising livestock, their livelihoods shaped by the seasons and the bounty of the land. Dairy farming once played a significant role, and while that industry has evolved, the spirit of independent agriculture persists. The nearby presence of the Snoqualmie National Forest offers a vast playground for those who seek the solace of nature, with trails winding through ancient trees and leading to hidden waterfalls, a constant reminder of the wild beauty that cradles this peaceful corner of King County.
Live animated radar for Palmer 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.
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| Location | Palmer, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.314269°N, 121.892333°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98051, 98002 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Palmer, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Palmer, 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 Palmer includes coordinates 47.314269°N, 121.892333°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98051, 98002. 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. 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.
