Tacoma, WA Weather
Tacoma hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 72°F (22°C) is about 7°F (4°C) below the typical July high of 79°F (26°C).
Current conditions in detail
Tacoma weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Tacoma looks sunny, with a high of 83° and an overnight low of 52°. Rain is unlikely (3% chance). Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 8 (high).
Tacoma 14-day forecast
About the weather in Tacoma
Weather in Tacoma is shaped by its oceanic climate - expect mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. August afternoons typically reach 79°F (26°C), while December highs hover near 45°F (7°C). Annual precipitation averages 49.3 inches (1253 mm) over about 154 rainy days.
Tacoma weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 79°F (26°C)
- Coldest month: December - highs near 45°F (7°C)
- Record high: 107°F (41°C) · Record low: 11°F (-12°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (20 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (12.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 8 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on August. Highs average 79°F (26°C) and overnight lows stay near 58°F (14°C). The coolest month is December, with typical highs of 45°F (7°C) and lows around 36°F (2°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 107°F (41°C) and dropped as low as 11°F (-12°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 7.9 inches (200 mm) of rain over 20 days, while July is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 12.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 8 days in a typical year, mostly from November through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Tacoma is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 58°F (14°C) and nights around 42°F (5°C); expect showers on roughly 41 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Tacoma brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 76°F (25°C) and nights around 56°F (13°C); rain falls on about 16 days over the three months.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Tacoma is crisp but comfortable, with daytime highs averaging 60°F (16°C) and nights around 46°F (8°C); expect showers on roughly 42 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Tacoma is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 46°F (8°C) and nights around 35°F (2°C); expect showers on roughly 55 days across the season, plus around 6 snowy days.
Average temperatures in Tacoma by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46° | 35° | 18 | 7.3 in | 4.2 h/day | 86% |
| February | 47° | 35° | 16 | 5.2 in | 5.1 h/day | 84% |
| March | 52° | 37° | 16 | 4.5 in | 7.5 h/day | 81% |
| April | 57° | 41° | 15 | 3.7 in | 9.1 h/day | 77% |
| May | 65° | 47° | 9 | 2.1 in | 10.3 h/day | 74% |
| June | 71° | 52° | 8 | 2.0 in | 12.0 h/day | 69% |
| July | 79° | 57° | 3 | 0.5 in | 12.8 h/day | 63% |
| August | 79° | 58° | 5 | 1.1 in | 11.8 h/day | 66% |
| September | 70° | 53° | 10 | 2.6 in | 9.4 h/day | 75% |
| October | 60° | 46° | 14 | 5.1 in | 6.7 h/day | 83% |
| November | 50° | 39° | 18 | 7.3 in | 4.8 h/day | 86% |
| December | 45° | 36° | 20 | 7.9 in | 3.6 h/day | 88% |