What is the weather in Tacoma, WA right now?

The latest observation from Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport was 52°F and cloudy, reported at 10/26/2026, 8:10 PM PDT.

Will it rain in Tacoma, WA in the next 24 hours?

The hourly forecast shows a 78% chance of precipitation around 10/27/2026, 5:00 PM PDT.

What is the 10-day forecast for Tacoma, WA?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs near 56°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Tacoma, WA today?

Sunrise is about 7:44 AM PDT and sunset is about 6:02 PM PDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).

What is the normal October weather in Tacoma, WA?

At Tacoma #1, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 47°F.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

Tacoma, WA Weather

Current conditions, hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (PDT).

Tacoma, WA current weather

52°F

Cloudy

H -- / L 42°Feels like 52°

Rain possible around 1 AM (32% chance)

Observed at Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (6 mi away), 10/26/2026, 8:10 PM PDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 4:03 PM

Now49°18%
9 PM49°14%
10 PM48°16%
11 PM47°23%
Tue12 AM47°24%
1 AM47°32%
2 AM46°27%
3 AM46°25%
4 AM46°21%
5 AM45°12%
6 AM45°
7 AM45°
8 AM43°
9 AM46°
10 AM49°
11 AM50°
12 PM52°
1 PM54°
2 PM54°
3 PM56°
4 PM54°22%
5 PM54°78%
6 PM52°78%
7 PM50°78%
8 PM48°78%
9 PM47°78%
10 PM46°78%
11 PM46°94%
Wed12 AM46°94%
1 AM45°94%
2 AM45°94%
3 AM44°94%
4 AM44°94%
5 AM43°52%
6 AM42°52%
7 AM42°52%
8 AM42°52%
9 AM44°52%
10 AM46°52%
11 AM48°91%
12 PM49°91%
1 PM50°91%
2 PM51°91%
3 PM51°91%
4 PM51°91%
5 PM50°85%
6 PM49°85%
7 PM47°85%

10-day forecast

Tap a day for details

Today10/2632% chance of precipitationLow 42°High
Tonight: A chance of rain before 5am. Mostly cloudy. Low around 42, with temperatures rising to around 45 overnight. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Chance Light Rain
Tue10/2794% chance of precipitationLow 41°High 56°
Tuesday: Rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy. High near 56, with temperatures falling to around 54 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy. Low around 41, with temperatures rising to around 43 overnight. South southwest wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Mostly Cloudy then Light Rain
Wed10/2891% chance of precipitationLow 36°High 53°
Wednesday: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Light Rain
Thu10/2971% chance of precipitationLow 38°High 50°
Thursday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Light Rain Likely
Fri10/3024% chance of precipitationLow 35°High 50°
Friday: A slight chance of rain before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Slight Chance Light Rain
Sat10/31Low 36°High 51°
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Partly Sunny
Sun11/112% chance of precipitationLow 36°High 52°
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Mostly Sunny
Mon11/218% chance of precipitationLow High 54°
Monday: A slight chance of rain between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Model blend
Tue11/3Model blendLow 39°High 56°
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. High near 56°. Low that night near 39°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.
Wed11/4Model blend25% chance of precipitationLow 41°High 56°
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High near 56°. Low that night near 41°.
Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 47.243, -122.452 from the NWS SEW office, updated 10/26/2026, 4:03 PM PDT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KTIW (Tacoma Narrows Arpt, 6 mi), model run 10/26/2026, 7:00 PM PDT

From the National Weather Service; may be delayed. Not for life-safety decisions. In an emergency, call 911.

Next 6 hours

NWS hourly forecast

Now49°Slight Chance Light Rain18%2 mph
9 PM49°Mostly Cloudy14%3 mph
10 PM48°Slight Chance Light Rain16%3 mph
11 PM47°Slight Chance Light Rain23%2 mph
12 AM47°Slight Chance Light Rain24%2 mph
1 AM47°Chance Light Rain32%5 mph

Hourly details

Next 7 days: temperature chart, feels like, rain and snow amounts, sky cover, wind and gustsShow

Line: temperature °F. Bars: chance of precipitation.

MonNow49° 18% Sky 81%2
9 PM49° 14% Sky 72%3
10 PM48° 16% Sky 78%3
11 PM47° 23% Sky 67%2
Tue 10/2712 AM47° 24% Sky 71%2
1 AM47° 32% Sky 62%5
2 AM46° 27% Sky 77%6
3 AM46° 25% Sky 77%5
4 AM46° 21% Sky 82%6
5 AM45° 12% Sky 73%5
6 AM45° 8% Sky 73%6
7 AM45° 0% Sky 73%7
8 AM43°Feels 39°0% Sky 74%6
9 AM46°Feels 42°0% Sky 74%8
10 AM49°Feels 46°0% Sky 74%9
11 AM50°Feels 46°1% Sky 72%10
12 PM52° 2% Sky 72%12
1 PM54° 0% Sky 72%13
2 PM54° 1% Sky 53%14
3 PM56° 0% Sky 53%13g18
4 PM54° 22% Sky 53%14
5 PM54° 78%0.01"Sky 86%13
6 PM52° 78%0.01"Sky 86%13
7 PM50°Feels 45°78%0.01"Sky 86%13
8 PM48°Feels 43°78%0.01"Sky 86%10g17
9 PM47°Feels 41°78%0.01"Sky 86%10g17
10 PM46°Feels 41°78%0.01"Sky 86%10g17
11 PM46°Feels 40°94%0.02"Sky 96%10g18
Wed 10/2812 AM46°Feels 39°94%0.02"Sky 96%10g18
1 AM45°Feels 39°94%0.02"Sky 96%10g18
2 AM45°Feels 39°94%0.02"Sky 96%10g17
3 AM44°Feels 38°94%0.02"Sky 96%10g17
4 AM44°Feels 37°94%0.02"Sky 96%10g17
5 AM43°Feels 37°52% Sky 76%8g14
6 AM42°Feels 36°52% Sky 76%8g14
7 AM42°Feels 36°52% Sky 76%8g14
8 AM42°Feels 36°52% Sky 72%8g13
9 AM44°Feels 38°52% Sky 72%8g13
10 AM46°Feels 41°52% Sky 72%8g13
11 AM48°Feels 43°91%0.01"Sky 94%9g15
12 PM49°Feels 45°91%0.01"Sky 94%9g15
1 PM50°Feels 46°91%0.01"Sky 94%9g15
2 PM51° 91%0.01"Sky 94%10g15
3 PM51° 91%0.01"Sky 94%10g15
4 PM51°Feels 47°91%0.01"Sky 94%10g15
5 PM50°Feels 47°85%0.01"Sky 90%5g12
6 PM49°Feels 45°85%0.01"Sky 90%5g12
7 PM47°Feels 44°85%0.01"Sky 90%5g12
8 PM46°Feels 42°85%0.01"Sky 90%6
9 PM45°Feels 41°85%0.01"Sky 90%6
10 PM44°Feels 40°85%0.01"Sky 90%6
11 PM43°Feels 39°83%0.01"Sky 89%6
Thu 10/2912 AM42°Feels 39°83%0.01"Sky 89%6
1 AM42°Feels 38°83%0.01"Sky 89%6
2 AM41°Feels 38°83%0.01"Sky 89%3
3 AM40°Feels 37°83%0.01"Sky 89%3
4 AM39°Feels 36°83%0.01"Sky 89%3
5 AM38° 71% Sky 82%3
6 AM37°Feels 34°71% Sky 82%3
7 AM37°Feels 34°71% Sky 82%3
8 AM37° 71% Sky 88%2
9 AM39° 71% Sky 88%2
10 AM42° 71% Sky 88%2
11 AM45° 56% Sky 79%3
12 PM47° 56% Sky 79%3
1 PM48° 56% Sky 79%3
2 PM49° 56% Sky 71%5
3 PM49° 56% Sky 71%5
4 PM49° 56% Sky 71%5
5 PM48° 51%0.01"Sky 69%5
6 PM47°Feels 44°51%0.01"Sky 69%5
7 PM45° 51%0.01"Sky 69%5
8 PM44° 51%0.01"Sky 69%2
9 PM43° 51%0.01"Sky 69%2
10 PM43° 51%0.01"Sky 69%2
11 PM42° 44% Sky 69%1
Fri 10/3012 AM41° 44% Sky 69%1
1 AM40° 44% Sky 69%1
2 AM39° 44% Sky 69%1
3 AM40° 44% Sky 69%1
4 AM40° 44% Sky 69%1
5 AM41° 24% Sky 77%1
6 AM40° 24% Sky 77%1
7 AM38° 24% Sky 77%1
8 AM38° 24% Sky 77%1
9 AM40° 24% Sky 77%1
10 AM43° 24% Sky 77%1
11 AM46° 23% Sky 66%1
12 PM48° 23% Sky 66%1
1 PM49° 23% Sky 66%1
2 PM49° 23% Sky 66%3
3 PM49° 23% Sky 66%3
4 PM49° 23% Sky 66%3
5 PM48° 7% Sky 44%2
6 PM46° 7% Sky 44%2
7 PM45° 7% Sky 44%2
8 PM43° 7% Sky 44%1
9 PM42° 7% Sky 44%1
10 PM42° 7% Sky 44%1
11 PM41° 8% Sky 53%1
Sat 10/3112 AM40° 8% Sky 53%1
1 AM39° 8% Sky 53%1
2 AM38° 8% Sky 53%1
3 AM37° 8% Sky 53%1
4 AM37° 8% Sky 53%1
5 AM37° 6% Sky 65%0
6 AM37° 6% Sky 65%0
7 AM36° 6% Sky 65%0
8 AM37° 6% Sky 65%0
9 AM39° 6% Sky 65%0
10 AM41° 6% Sky 65%0
11 AM44° 8% Sky 62%1
12 PM46° 8% Sky 62%1
1 PM49° 8% Sky 62%1
2 PM50° 8% Sky 62%3
3 PM50° 8% Sky 62%3
4 PM50° 8% Sky 62%3
5 PM49° 9% Sky 33%2
6 PM47° 9% Sky 33%2
7 PM45° 9% Sky 33%2
8 PM43° 9% Sky 33%1
9 PM43° 9% Sky 33%1
10 PM43° 9% Sky 33%1
11 PM43° 7% Sky 50%1
Sun 11/112 AM41° 7% Sky 50%1
1 AM39° 7% Sky 50%1
1 AM37° 7% Sky 50%1
2 AM37° 7% Sky 50%1
3 AM38° 7% Sky 50%1
4 AM39° 3% Sky 61%1
5 AM38° 3% Sky 61%1
6 AM36° 3% Sky 61%1
7 AM36° 3% Sky 61%1
8 AM38° 3% Sky 61%1
9 AM42° 3% Sky 61%1
10 AM45° 4% Sky 61%2
11 AM48° 4% Sky 61%2
12 PM50° 4% Sky 61%2
1 PM51° 4% Sky 61%3
2 PM52° 4% Sky 61%3
3 PM52° 4% Sky 61%3
4 PM51° 6% Sky 32%3
5 PM49° 6% Sky 32%3
6 PM46° 6% Sky 32%3
7 PM43° 6% Sky 32%2
8 PM42° 6% Sky 32%2
9 PM41° 6% Sky 32%2
10 PM41° 9% Sky 47%1
11 PM40° 9% Sky 47%1
Mon 11/212 AM39° 9% Sky 47%1
1 AM38° 9% Sky 47%1
2 AM37° 9% Sky 47%1
3 AM37° 9% Sky 47%1
4 AM37° 12% Sky 62%1
5 AM37° 12% Sky 62%1
6 AM38° 12% Sky 62%1

Temperature °F · chance of precipitation · amount in inches (T = trace) · sky cover · wind and gusts (g) in mph

NWS hourly forecast updated 10/26/2026, 4:03 PM PDT

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid): 0.42 in
Snow: 0.00 in
Ice: 0.00 in

Radar and satellite

National radar

NEXRAD (last 50 min) and GOES

Latest

Nearby hazards

Washington hazards

Severe storm and flash flood outlooks, expected rain, river flooding and wildfires near this area

Severe storm outlook today:No thunderstorm risk area over this locationOutlook map
Excessive rainfall outlook (flash flood risk):Could not check the Weather Prediction Center outlook right now.
River gauges within 40 miles at or above flood stage: None reported
Active wildfires within 50 miles: WEST FORK Fire (310 acres), GARDA FALLS Fire (308 acres)

Drought

By county

Pierce County, week of 10/20/2026

100% of the county is abnormally dry. No drought.

Tides nearby

NOAA tide stations

Tacoma, Commencement Bay, Sitcum Waterway2.5 mi
Tacoma Narrows Bridge5.1 mi
Tahlequah, Neil Pt., Dalco Passage, Vashon I.6.8 mi

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

Foss Harbor Marina1.1 mi
Delin Docks - Thea Foss City Marina1.1 mi
Johnnys Dock & Marina1.1 mi
Thea's Park1.4 mi

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Tacoma, WA right now?: The latest observation from Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport was 52°F and cloudy, reported at 10/26/2026, 8:10 PM PDT.
Will it rain in Tacoma, WA in the next 24 hours?: The hourly forecast shows a 78% chance of precipitation around 10/27/2026, 5:00 PM PDT.
What is the 10-day forecast for Tacoma, WA?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 3 to Nov 4) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs near 56°F. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tacoma, WA today?: Sunrise is about 7:44 AM PDT and sunset is about 6:02 PM PDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Tacoma, WA?: At Tacoma #1, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 47°F.

Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise: 7:44 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM
Daylight: 10 hr 18 min
Moon: Full Moon 99% lit

First light (civil dawn): 7:13 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:34 PM
Moonrise: 5:50 PM
Moonset: 8:37 AM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 61°, low 47°, precipitation 4.09 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Tacoma #1, 2 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

National Weather Service APINOAA
National Blend of Models (NBM) text guidanceNOAA National Weather Service
Convective Outlooks and Storm ReportsNOAA Storm Prediction Center
Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Quantitative Precipitation ForecastsNOAA Weather Prediction Center
National Water Prediction ServiceNOAA National Weather Service
WFIGS Current Wildland Fire IncidentsNational Interagency Fire Center
UV Index Forecast (Envirofacts)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and NOAA
AirNowU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
NWS HeatRisk (experimental)NOAA National Weather Service
U.S. Drought MonitorNational Drought Mitigation Center, USDA and NOAA
BEACON 2.0 Beach Advisory and Closing On-line NotificationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Tides & Currents (CO-OPS API)NOAA Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services
NEXRAD radar tilesIowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University
GOES-East and GOES-West GeoColor imageryNOAA NESDIS Center for Satellite Applications and Research

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