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consensus of the three models
7-day forecast
where the models agree, and where they split
Tacoma, WA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 81°F) and coldest in Jan (lows around 35°F), with roughly 47 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Tacoma right now, and see exactly where they disagree.
Tacoma climate by month
average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
46°
35°
Feb
47°
35°
Mar
51°
35°
Apr
55°
40°
May
66°
47°
Jun
71°
50°
Jul
81°
57°
Aug
79°
57°
Sep
71°
53°
Oct
61°
45°
Nov
50°
39°
Dec
49°
38°
Common questions
What's the weather in Tacoma today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Tacoma today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Tacoma today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Tacoma and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Tacoma?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Tacoma forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Tacoma?
Jul is typically the warmest month in Tacoma, with average highs around 81°F.
How cold does Tacoma get?
The coldest month in Tacoma is Jan, when overnight lows average about 35°F.
How much rain does Tacoma get?
Tacoma sees roughly 47 in of precipitation a year, with Dec usually the wettest month.
The forecasts Americans check
The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.