Local weather forecast

Weather in Bellingham, WA

Updated 2026-09-26 05:45 local time · ZIP codes 98225, 98226, 98229

Patchy rain nearby
Now49°F

Patchy rain nearby

High / Low56° / 48°
Rain chance62%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Small Craft Advisory issued September 25 at 9:58PM PDT until September 26 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 kt. * WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Safety instructions

A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these conditions.

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Next hours

NowPatchy rain nearby49°26% rain
7 AMPatchy rain nearby49°30% rain
8 AMSunny49°14% rain
9 AMPatchy rain nearby51°25% rain
10 AMPatchy rain nearby52°21% rain
11 AMPatchy rain nearby54°16% rain
12 PMPartly Cloudy55°7% rain
1 PMPatchy rain nearby56°15% rain
2 PMOvercast55°14% rain
3 PMPartly Cloudy55°7% rain
4 PMOvercast55°14% rain
5 PMCloudy55°13% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Patchy rain nearby
56° 48°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 62%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
56° 45°Overcast
Rain 11%Gust 6 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Overcast
58° 46°Overcast
Rain 15%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like45°F
Humidity90%
Pressure30.13 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph SSE
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise07:02 AM
Sunset07:00 PM
Moonrise06:44 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour1 PM · 56°F
Coolest hour5 AM · 46°F
Highest rain chance7 AM · 30%
Strongest gusts2 PM · 16 mph
Recent change

Today vs yesterday in Bellingham

Forecast high56°F -1°
Forecast low48°F -2°
Rain chance62% -38 pts
YesterdayModerate or heavy rain shower
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella may help

There is a moderate rain chance, peaking near 30%.

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 45°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

55°F, 7% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 49°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 30%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Bellingham

Washington has a mild, wetter marine climate west of the Cascades and a much drier interior climate east of the mountains. Terrain creates strong local rain, snow and temperature differences.

Bellingham is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 48.76°N latitude and 122.49°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Bellingham weather today

Patchy rain nearby and 49°F in Bellingham, WA. Today's high is 56°F with a 62% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 90%, pressure is 30.13 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Bellingham

Sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 56°F and a low near 45°F. The maximum rain chance is 11%.

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