Vashon Island, Washington Weather
Vashon Island, 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 Vashon Island, King County.
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About Vashon Island, Washington
Vashon Island rises from Puget Sound, a verdant sanctuary where Douglas fir and Western red cedar knit a dense, emerald canopy over rolling terrain. It lies 5.5 miles west-south-west of Burien, WA (from Burien, WA: bearing 253°T), and is situated 7.1 miles west-north-west of Des Moines. The air, perpetually kissed by salt spray, carries the scent of damp earth and resin, a testament to the island’s persistent dampness and the deep, shadowed ravines that scar its interior. Coastal bluffs, softened by moss and time, give way to a labyrinth of coves and tide pools, where the restless grey water of the Sound laps at barnacle-encrusted rocks. Even in the heart of its small, clustered settlements, a profound quietude prevails, broken only by the caw of a raven or the distant sigh of ferry horns, imbuing the very landscape with a sense of introspective grace. This island, shaped by the slow, inexorable movements of glaciers and the ebb and flow of tides, possesses a history deeply entwined with the sea and the land. Once home to Coast Salish peoples, its modern narrative began with logging camps and small farms, a legacy that still whispers from the weathered barns and moss-laden fences dotting its more rural stretches. Today, Vashon Island sustains itself through a vibrant, eclectic economy, a blend of small-scale agriculture—from berries and apples to artisanal cheeses—and a thriving artistic community drawn to its quiet inspiration. The island has become a haven for independent thinkers and creators, fostering a unique cultural character where farmers' markets bustle with local produce and impromptu music sessions spill from the doorways of its charming, unpretentious shops, a gentle counterpoint to the profound stillness of its ancient forests.
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| Location | Vashon Island, King County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 47.44732°N, 122.45985°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98070 |
| Area Code | 206, 253 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Vashon Island, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Vashon Island, 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 Vashon Island includes coordinates 47.447320°N, 122.459850°W, situated in King County. ZIP code 98070. 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.
