Winthrop, Washington Weather
Winthrop, 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 Winthrop, Okanogan County.
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About Winthrop, Washington
Winthrop, a village cradled by the imposing grandeur of the Cascade Mountains, unfolds its story in a valley carved by ancient glaciers and watered by the Methow River. It lies 59.8 miles north of Douglas, WA (from Douglas, WA: bearing 352°T), and is situated 8.4 miles north-north-west of Twisp. Here, the air, sharp and clean as mountain spring water, carries the scent of pine needles and sun-baked earth. The landscape is a dramatic interplay of stark, rocky slopes that climb towards impossibly blue skies and verdant meadows that stretch out like emerald carpets, dotted with the hardy resilience of sagebrush. The Methow River itself, a ribbon of turquoise and silver, snakes through the heart of this country, its murmur a constant, soothing presence. The very light here seems to possess a unique quality, particularly in the late afternoon, when long shadows begin to stretch, painting the rugged terrain in hues of ochre and deep violet, a silent, breathtaking spectacle. The character of Winthrop is inextricably linked to its Wild West past, a history that echoes in its wooden boardwalks and clapboard storefronts, deliberately preserved to evoke the spirit of its frontier origins. Originally a farming and ranching hub, its economy now thrives on a vibrant blend of tourism, drawn by the promise of outdoor adventure in the surrounding national forests and the allure of its charming, themed atmosphere. The annual Winthrop Rhythm and Blues Festival, a significant cultural event, draws music lovers from far and wide, injecting a lively, contemporary pulse into this otherwise tranquil valley. The land, once solely the domain of cattle and hay, now also supports a burgeoning appreciation for local wineries and artisanal crafts, adding layers of modern enterprise to the enduring legacy of this captivating corner of Okanogan County.
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| Location | Winthrop, Okanogan County, Washington |
| Coordinates | 48.477923°N, 120.186196°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 98862 |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Winthrop, Washington Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Winthrop, 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 Winthrop includes coordinates 48.477923°N, 120.186196°W, situated in Okanogan County. ZIP code 98862. Telephone area code: 509. 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.
