Summit, Washington Weather
Summit, Washington — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast, soil and crop conditions for Summit, King County.
Tides, marine forecast and fishing conditions near Summit. Tide source:
Full aviation weather for Summit is published on the Auburn Municipal Airport (KS50) page, 16 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 Summit 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 Summit: Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT) 21 km · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (KSEA) 24 km · King County International Airport - Boeing Field (KBFI) 28 km · Pierce County-Thun Field (KPLU) 35 km · McChord Air Force Base (KTCM) 42 km
Conditions reported at KS50 describe the airfield itself. Weather 16 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Summit specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Summit.
About Summit, Washington
Summit exhales a quiet presence, a place where the land gently slopes and then rises, not with dramatic pronouncements, but with a steady, enduring swell. It lies 2.5 miles south-south-east of Maple Valley, WA (from Maple Valley, WA: bearing 151°T), and is situated 5.2 miles north-west of Franklin. The air here, particularly after a rain, carries the clean scent of Douglas fir and damp earth, a pervasive aroma that clings to the skin and the senses. Rolling hills, softened by a verdant mantle of trees, define the horizon, their contours hinting at the underlying geological story of the region. Patches of open land, often dotted with grazing livestock or the sturdy lines of agricultural buildings, break the endless green, offering glimpses of the human endeavor that has shaped this particular stretch of King County. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can cast long, warm shadows that stretch across the fields, imbuing the landscape with a contemplative, almost sleepy, quality. The history of Summit is intertwined with the early aspirations of settlers drawn to the fertile soil and the promise of a self-sufficient life. For generations, agriculture has been a quiet cornerstone of its economy, with farms producing everything from berries to timber, their yields often finding their way to the bustling markets of nearby cities. This agrarian heritage is still palpable in the weathered barns and the enduring connection many residents feel to the land. While large-scale industry has largely bypassed Summit, its economic character is defined by a resilient network of small businesses, local services, and the continuing importance of land stewardship. The pace of life here is measured, unhurried, a gentle counterpoint to the relentless forward motion of the wider world, allowing for a deeper appreciation of the natural cycles and the simple dignity of daily routines.
Live animated radar for Summit 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 | Summit, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.361212°N, 122.020393°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98038, 98371 |
| Area Code | 206, 253, 425 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Summit, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Summit, 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 Summit includes coordinates 47.361212°N, 122.020393°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98038, 98371. Telephone area code: 206, 253, 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.
