Sunset Hill, Washington Weather
Sunset Hill, 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 Sunset Hill, King County.
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About Sunset Hill, Washington
Sunset Hill rises from the Puget Sound lowlands, a gentle swell of land overlooking the shimmering expanse of water to the west. It lies 5.3 miles north-west of Stevens, WA (from Stevens, WA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-north-west of Seattle. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of evergreen forests that climb the slopes inland. Mature cedar and fir trees stand sentinel, their dark needles catching the diffused light of the Pacific Northwest sky, while the occasional manicured lawn hints at the human presence that has carefully sculpted this edge of the continent. The terrain itself is a study in subtle transitions, from the more open, sun-drenched plateaus that give the neighborhood its name, to the deeper, shaded ravines where ferns unfurl and the ground remains perpetually cool. The ever-present sound is the distant murmur of the Sound, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond the trees. The history of Sunset Hill is intrinsically tied to the maritime pulse of the region, its early development spurred by the very waterways that define its character. Long before it was a residential enclave, this land was part of the ancestral territories of the Coast Salish peoples, who navigated these shores and harvested from the abundant waters. Later, as Seattle grew, Sunset Hill became a desirable escape for those seeking a quieter life, its development marked by a progression of modest homes and later, more substantial residences, each seeking to capture the westward views. The local economy, once more directly linked to the timber and fishing industries of the broader region, has largely shifted towards service and knowledge-based sectors, with many residents commuting to the bustling urban centers. Yet, the echoes of its past remain, visible in the enduring connections to the water and the quiet appreciation for the natural beauty that continues to draw people to Sunset Hill.
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| Location | Sunset Hill, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.675653°N, 122.398463°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98117 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Sunset Hill, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Sunset Hill, 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 Sunset Hill includes coordinates 47.675653°N, 122.398463°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98117. 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.
