Summit, 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 Summit, King County.
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Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Summit.
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.
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| 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 | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
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, 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 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. 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.