What is today's weather forecast for Ferndale, WA?

Today's forecast for Ferndale shows a high of 57 degrees and a low of 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Ferndale, WA?

The 7-day forecast for Ferndale shows highs from 44 to 57 degrees and lows from 36 to 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Ferndale, WA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Ferndale this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (90% chance), Tuesday (100% chance), Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (100% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance).

How accurate is the Ferndale weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate Ferndale forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

Ferndale, WA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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53°F
Feels Like 53°F

Humidity 95% Dew Point 52°F Wind SSE 17 MPH Gusts 26 Barometer 29.61 in.

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 0.9 mi. N of central Ferndale
at 7:33 AM Mon, Dec 15, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

90%

TueDec 16

100%

WedDec 17

80%

ThuDec 18

100%

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

50%

SunDec 21

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 57°F to 44°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain on most days, including one day with wintry mix.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 2°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 46°F with lows around 35°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

Ferndale, WA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Day: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 1pm. High near 57. Breezy, with a south wind 23 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Night: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 43. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: Rain. High near 52. South wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Night: Rain. Low around 42. Windy, with a south wind 26 to 33 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Rain before 11am, then showers, mainly after 11am. High near 47. Windy, with a southwest wind 26 to 31 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Night: Showers, mainly before 3am, then rain after 3am. Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: Rain. High near 47. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

Friday Dec 19

Day: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 44.

Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

About Ferndale, WA

Ferndale is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 15,048 at the 2020 census. and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 15,992. Ferndale is the third largest city in Whatcom County and is situated near the Lummi Nation within the Bellingham metropolitan area.

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