Tacoma
Tacoma / Puyallup · Zone 8b · South Sound lowland. Similar to Kent but slightly more exposed to marine air.
Data through March 13, 2026
Season Progress
Cumulative GDD₃₂ year to date. Other stations shown faded for regional context.
Soil Temperature
Daily soil temperature at 2-inch depth. Bands: below 40°F (too cold), 40-50°F (cool-season), above 50°F (warm-season activation).
Frost Events
Every night the temperature dropped below 32°F. Color indicates severity: light (28-32°F), moderate (24-28°F), hard (<24°F).
Precipitation
Daily rainfall (bars) and cumulative total (bold line) for Tacoma. Other stations shown faded.
Chill Hours
Cumulative hours below 45°F since January 1. Dashed lines show common fruit tree thresholds.
Dew Point & Disease Risk
Daily average dew point. Watch zone: 50-55°F. Active disease risk above 55°F.
Water Balance
Cumulative precipitation (solid) vs. evapotranspiration (dashed) for Tacoma. When ET crosses above precipitation, start irrigating.
Sunshine Hours
7-day rolling average of daily sunshine. Other stations faded for comparison.
Monthly Summary
| Month | Low | High | Precip | Snow | Frost | Spray | GDD₃₂ | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 59.4° | 5.76" | 2.2" | 10 | 13 | 309.3 | 138.2 |
| Feb | 27.3° | 58° | 4.84" | 6.1" | 6 | 7 | 309.4 | 157.9 |
| Mar | 31.7° | 57.7° | 4.09" | 4.1" | 2 | 2 | 166.3 | 58.5 |
Other Stations
Data from the HortGuide station network via Open-Meteo. Your microclimate varies. Updated daily.