Renton, Washington Weather
Renton, 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 Renton, King County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Renton. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Renton is published on the Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) page, 1 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 Renton 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 Renton: King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) 8 km · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 8 km · Auburn Municipal Airport (KS50) 17 km · Tacoma Narrows Airport (KTIW) 36 km · Bremerton National Airport (KPWT) 41 km
Conditions reported at KRNT describe the airfield itself. Weather 1 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Renton specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
About Renton, Washington
Renton rests on the southern tip of Lake Washington, a place where the land gently slopes toward the water, shaped by the ancient carving of glaciers. It lies 5.3 miles east-north-east of SeaTac, WA (from SeaTac, WA: bearing 68°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south of Bellevue. Its history is tied to the Cedar River, which once powered sawmills that were the lifeblood of early Renton, a testament to the region's deep timber heritage. Later, the city became a hub for aviation, with Boeing's presence shaping its industrial landscape and drawing a diverse workforce. The economy today reflects this evolution, a blend of manufacturing, technology, and services, all touched by the broad, open skies that often grace the Puget Sound region. The air here carries the scent of evergreen and damp earth, a constant reminder of the natural world that cradles Renton. The cultural character of Renton is one of pragmatic resilience, a community built by industry and innovation, now embracing its waterfront setting. A prominent landmark is the Renton Landing, a vibrant hub of commerce and recreation along the lake, offering a modern counterpoint to the city's historical roots. While Renton itself does not host a major university, its proximity to Seattle ensures access to world-class educational institutions. The city's sports spirit is often seen in the fervor for the Seattle Seahawks and Mariners, whose games draw crowds from all surrounding areas. Annual events like the Renton River Days celebrate the community's spirit, bringing together residents for a shared experience. Among its notable figures, Jimi Hendrix, the legendary guitarist, spent formative years in Renton, his early life echoing the area's blend of the ordinary and the extraordinary.
Live animated radar for Renton 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 | Renton, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.482878°N, 122.217066°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98057, 98059, 98055, 98056, 98058 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Renton, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Renton, 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 Renton includes coordinates 47.482878°N, 122.217066°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98057, 98059, 98055, 98056, 98058. 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.
