South Tacoma, WA
Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington
South Tacoma is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 2.3 miles NW of Fircrest, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98409.
South Tacoma at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- ZIP code
- 98409
- Nearest town
- Fircrest (2.3 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.2061, -122.4822
Weather in South Tacoma now
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South Tacoma weather by the hour
South Tacoma weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of South Tacoma.
This week in South Tacoma
Sunrise, sunset and moon in South Tacoma
What is the weather usually like in South Tacoma?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 77°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 37°F average low
- 40.8 inprecipitation per year · 1,037 mm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit South Tacoma: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station TACOMA #1, WA US (USC00458278), adjusted for the elevation of South Tacoma.
South Tacoma weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in South Tacoma through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:49 AM | 4:49 PM | 8 h 59 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:20 AM | 7:17 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:19 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:41 PM | 15 h 9 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:09 PM | 15 h 58 min |
| July | 5:28 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 35 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:23 PM | 14 h 17 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:23 PM | 12 h 37 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 23 min |
| December | 7:48 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in South Tacoma?
South Tacoma has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 37°F (3°C).
It gets about 40.8 inches (1,037 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is July.
The best time to visit South Tacoma is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near South Tacoma
The closest live webcam is Tacoma: I-5 at MP 130.7: 56th St, 1.0 miles E of South Tacoma.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from South Tacoma.
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Questions about South Tacoma
Where is South Tacoma, WA?
South Tacoma is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 2.3 miles NW of Fircrest.
What county is South Tacoma in?
South Tacoma is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of South Tacoma, WA?
The ZIP code for South Tacoma is 98409.
What is the nearest town to South Tacoma?
Fircrest, 2.3 miles away.
Are there webcams near South Tacoma?
Yes. The closest is Tacoma: I-5 at MP 130.7: 56th St, 1.0 miles away.
What is the hottest month in South Tacoma?
July, with an average high of 77°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in South Tacoma?
December, with an average low of 37°F (3°C).
How much does it rain in South Tacoma?
About 40.8 inches (1,037 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in South Tacoma?
Snow is very rare or not recorded at the nearest weather station.
When is the best time to visit South Tacoma?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does South Tacoma have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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