Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tacoma Narrows, WA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 42.0"
- Annual precip
- 255d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tacoma Narrows
Tacoma Narrows, Washington averages 52°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 42.0"
- annual precipitation
- 255 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
42.0"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tacoma Narrows) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Tacoma Narrows area.
How Tacoma Narrows compares to every U.S. city
Tacoma Narrows's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tacoma Narrows
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Tacoma Narrows captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 6.1" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 6.1"
21.2 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
17.4 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
19.6 days with precipitation
April 3.4"
15.5 days with precipitation
May 2.1"
11.7 days with precipitation
June 1.4"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
3.5 days with precipitation
August 0.9"
5.0 days with precipitation
September 1.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
October 4.3"
16.2 days with precipitation
November 7.2"
19.0 days with precipitation
December 5.8"
20.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
255 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,884
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
132
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Tacoma Narrows's climate means for you
Tacoma Narrows runs 52°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 255 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,884 heating and 132 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Tacoma Narrows, WA
In Tacoma Narrows, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00094274, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Tacoma Narrows averages 42.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 255 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 11 and the first fall freeze near November 21. Turning to energy use, 4,884 heating degree days and 132 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tacoma Narrows scores 72/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Tacoma Narrows, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tacoma Narrows, Washington is 52°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Tacoma Narrows get? ▼
Tacoma Narrows receives 42.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tacoma Narrows? ▼
Tacoma Narrows has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tacoma Narrows? ▼
Tacoma Narrows has approximately 255 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 11 and the first fall freeze around November 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tacoma Narrows? ▼
Tacoma Narrows has 4,884 heating degree days and 132 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Tacoma Narrows climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094274 near Tacoma Narrows.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094274. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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