Tacoma
Tacoma / Puyallup · Zone 8b · South Sound lowland. Similar to Kent but slightly more exposed to marine air.
Data through May 9, 2026
Season Progress
Cumulative GDD₃₂ year to date. Other stations shown faded for regional context.
Season vs. History
As of May 9, 2026, Tacoma has accumulated 1880.7 GDD₃₂, which is 20% ahead of the 2020–2025 average of 1567.3 for this date. This season is tracking closest to 2025.
Cumulative GDD₃₂ by day of year. Current season (bold) against 2020–2025 individual years (faded) and their average (dashed).
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 | Frost | Spray | GDD₃₂ | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° | 59.4° | 5.76" | 10 | 13 | 309.3 | 138.2 |
| Feb | 27.3° | 58° | 4.84" | 6 | 7 | 309.4 | 157.9 |
| Mar | 31.4° | 58.9° | 6.12" | 3 | 9 | 411.1 | 174.1 |
| Apr | 33.9° | 76.4° | 1.78" | 0 | 17 | 594.2 | 252.6 |
| May | 47.3° | 79.9° | 0" | 0 | 6 | 256.7 | 89.9 |
Other Stations
Data from the HortGuide station network via Open-Meteo. Your microclimate varies. Updated daily.