What is the weather in Fort Lewis, WA 98430 right now?

The latest observation from Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport was 46°F and light rain, reported at 10/30/2026, 7:00 PM PDT.

Will it rain in Fort Lewis, WA 98430 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 Fort Lewis, WA 98430?

The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 7 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 Fort Lewis, WA 98430 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 Fort Lewis, WA 98430?

At Tacoma Narrows AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 59°F and the normal low is 46°F.

Checked Oct 30, 2026

Fort Lewis, WA 98430 Weather

It is 46°F and light rain in Fort Lewis, WA 98430, observed at 7 PM PDT. Tonight: Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy, low 33°F. Hourly and 10-day forecast from the National Weather Service. Times are local (PDT).

Fort Lewis, WA 98430 current weather

46°F

Light Rain

H -- / L 33°Feels like 46°

Rain ending around 8 PM

Observed at Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport (10.3 mi away), 10/30/2026, 7:00 PM PDT

Hourly forecast

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

Now46°16%
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10-day forecast

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Today10/3016% chance of precipitationLow 33°High
Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 8pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 33, with temperatures rising to around 35 overnight. Southeast wind around 1 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Cloudy
Sat10/31Low 34°High 54°
Saturday: Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. East northeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. North northeast wind around 2 mph.
Mostly Sunny
Sun11/1Low 33°High 55°
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 2 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 1 mph.
Partly Sunny
Mon11/210% chance of precipitationLow 40°High 55°
Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night: Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Mostly Cloudy
Tue11/3Low 38°High 57°
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Mostly Cloudy
Wed11/435% chance of precipitationLow 40°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 40.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Rain
Thu11/543% chance of precipitationLow 42°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 42.
Chance Light Rain
Fri11/653% chance of precipitationLow High 58°
Friday: A chance of rain before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Chance Light Rain
Model blend
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 47.118, -122.566 from the NWS SEW office, updated 10/30/2026, 11:26 AM PT · Official forecast on weather.gov

Days 9 to 10: NOAA National Blend of Models, station KTCM (Tacoma/McChord AFB, 5 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

Now46°Slight Chance Light Rain16%1 mph
8 PM44°Mostly Cloudy4%1 mph
9 PM43°Partly Cloudy2%1 mph
10 PM41°Mostly Clear2%1 mph
11 PM40°Mostly Clear1%1 mph
12 AM39°Mostly Clear1%1 mph

Hourly details

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the weather in Fort Lewis, WA 98430 right now?: The latest observation from Tacoma, Tacoma Narrows Airport was 46°F and light rain, reported at 10/30/2026, 7:00 PM PDT.
Will it rain in Fort Lewis, WA 98430 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 Fort Lewis, WA 98430?: The first 8 days come from the National Weather Service forecast. Days 9 to 10 (Nov 7 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 Fort Lewis, WA 98430 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 Fort Lewis, WA 98430?: At Tacoma Narrows AP, the 1991 to 2020 normal high in October is 59°F and the normal low is 46°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

Steilacoom, Cormorant Passage4.2 mi
Dupont Wharf, Nisqually Reach4.7 mi
Sandy Point Anderson Island, Puget Sound5.7 mi

Beaches nearby

EPA BEACON beaches

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): 7:19 AM
Last light (civil dusk): 6:28 PM
Moonrise: 9:25 PM
Moonset: 1:29 PM

Normal October weather

Climate

Normal October high 59°, low 46°, precipitation 4.32 in for the month. 1991 to 2020 normals at Tacoma Narrows AP, 10 mi away.

Other places nearby

Data sources

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

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