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Tacoma, WA 98408 Weather

It is 50°F in Tacoma, WA 98408, observed at 4:55 PM PDT. Today: Mostly Sunny, high 50°F, low 35°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (PDT).

Tacoma, WA 98408 current weather

50°F

Mostly Sunny

H 50° / L 35°Feels like 50°

  • No rain expected in the next 12 hours

Observed at Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (3.8 mi away), 10/30/2026, 4:55 PM PDT

Hourly forecast

NWS, updated 10/30/2026, 11:26 AM PT

  1. Now48°12%
  2. 6 PM48°11%
  3. 7 PM46°16%
  4. 8 PM44°
  5. 9 PM43°
  6. 10 PM42°
  7. 11 PM41°
  8. 12 AM40°Sat
  9. 1 AM39°
  10. 2 AM38°
  11. 3 AM38°
  12. 4 AM37°
  13. 5 AM36°
  14. 6 AM36°
  15. 7 AM36°
  16. 8 AM35°
  17. 9 AM38°
  18. 10 AM41°
  19. 11 AM43°
  20. 12 PM47°
  21. 1 PM50°
  22. 2 PM51°
  23. 3 PM52°
  24. 4 PM52°
  25. 5 PM51°
  26. 6 PM50°
  27. 7 PM47°
  28. 8 PM45°
  29. 9 PM43°
  30. 10 PM42°
  31. 11 PM41°
  32. 12 AM41°Sun
  33. 1 AM40°
  34. 1 AM40°
  35. 2 AM39°
  36. 3 AM39°
  37. 4 AM38°
  38. 5 AM38°
  39. 6 AM38°
  40. 7 AM38°
  41. 8 AM40°
  42. 9 AM42°
  43. 10 AM45°
  44. 11 AM48°
  45. 12 PM51°
  46. 1 PM53°
  47. 2 PM54°
  48. 3 PM54°

10-day forecast

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  • Today10/3016% chance of precipitationLow 35°High 50°

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny. High near 50, with temperatures falling to around 48 in the afternoon. East wind around 3 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain between 7pm and 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sat10/31Low 37°High 53°

    Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. Northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. East northeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

    Mostly Sunny
  • Sun11/1Low 36°High 55°

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. South wind around 2 mph.

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Partly Sunny
  • Mon11/2Low 41°High 54°

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Tue11/3Low 40°High 57°

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Mostly Cloudy
  • Wed11/433% chance of precipitationLow 42°High 57°

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
  • Thu11/543% chance of precipitationLow 43°High 57°

    Thursday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Chance Light Rain
  • Fri11/6Model blend48% chance of precipitationLow 40°High 59°

    Friday: Chance of rain. High near 59°. Low that night near 40°. About 0.15 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sat11/7Model blend50% chance of precipitationLow 42°High 59°

    Saturday: Chance of rain. High near 59°. Low that night near 42°. About 0.31 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

  • Sun11/8Model blend52% chance of precipitationLow 41°High 60°

    Sunday: Chance of rain. High near 60°. Low that night near 41°. About 0.41 in of precipitation.

    Computer model guidance from the NOAA National Blend of Models, not a forecast written by NWS forecasters. Expect changes this far out.

Forecast for 47.199, -122.446 from the NWS SEW office, updated 10/30/2026, 11:26 AM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 8 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KTCM (Tacoma/McChord AFB, 4 mi), model run 10/30/2026, 1:00 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

  1. Now48°Mostly Sunny12%3 mph
  2. 6 PM48°Partly Cloudy11%3 mph
  3. 7 PM46°Slight Chance Light Rain16%2 mph
  4. 8 PM44°Mostly Cloudy4%2 mph
  5. 9 PM43°Mostly Cloudy2%2 mph
  6. 10 PM42°Mostly Clear2%2 mph

Hourly details

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Tacoma, WA 98408 right now?
The latest observation from Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base was 50°F, reported at 10/30/2026, 4:55 PM PDT.
What is the high temperature today in Tacoma, WA 98408?
The National Weather Service forecast for this afternoon calls for a high near 50°F. Mostly Sunny.
Will it rain in Tacoma, WA 98408 in the next 24 hours?
The NWS hourly forecast does not show any hour with a 50% or higher chance of precipitation in the next 24 hours.
What is the 10-day forecast for Tacoma, WA 98408?
The first 7 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 8 to 10 (Nov 6 to Nov 8) come from the NOAA National Blend of Models, with highs of 59°F to 60°F and up to a 52% chance of precipitation. Model guidance this far out often changes.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Tacoma, WA 98408 today?
Sunrise is about 7:50 AM PDT and sunset is about 5:56 PM PDT (calculated for the center of the area, within a few minutes).
What is the normal October weather in Tacoma, WA 98408?
At Tacoma #1, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 61°F and the normal low is 47°F.

Rain and snow totals

Next 3 days, NWS forecast grid

Rain (liquid)
0.01 in
Snow
0.00 in
Ice
0.00 in

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), 1498 - PIERCE COUNTY FD 5 Fire (0 acres), OAA - 173 Fire (0 acres)

UV and air quality forecast

EPA and AirNow

AQI forecast tomorrow (Tacoma-Puyallup)
69ModeratePM2.5
AQI forecast tomorrow (Tacoma-Puyallup)
73ModeratePM2.5

UV index guide · Air quality

Drought

By county

Pierce County, week of 10/27/2026

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

Tides nearby

NOAA tide stations

Beaches nearby

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Sun and moon

Local time, center of the area

Sunrise
7:50 AM
Sunset
5:56 PM
Daylight
10 hr 6 min
Moon
Waning Gibbous 75% lit
First light (civil dawn)
7:18 AM
Last light (civil dusk)
6:28 PM
Moonrise
9:24 PM
Moonset
1:29 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 61°, low 47°, precipitation 4.09 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Tacoma #1, 4 mi away.

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