Tanwax, WA
Unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington
Tanwax is a small unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington. It is 2.6 miles S of Kapowsin, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98338.
Tanwax at a glance
- State
- Washington
- County
- Pierce County
- ZIP code
- 98338
- Nearest town
- Kapowsin (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.0036, -122.2422
Weather in Tanwax now
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Tanwax weather by the hour
Tanwax weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Tanwax.
This week in Tanwax
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Tanwax
What is the weather usually like in Tanwax?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Augustwarmest month · 76°F average high
- Decembercoldest month · 33°F average low
- 45.1 inprecipitation per year · 1,146 mm
- 5.6 insnowfall per year · 14 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Tanwax: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MCMILLIN RSVR, WA US (USC00455224), adjusted for the elevation of Tanwax.
Tanwax weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Tanwax through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 0 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 23 min |
| March | 7:19 AM | 7:16 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:18 AM | 7:59 PM | 13 h 40 min |
| May | 5:31 AM | 8:39 PM | 15 h 8 min |
| June | 5:11 AM | 9:07 PM | 15 h 56 min |
| July | 5:27 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| August | 6:05 AM | 8:21 PM | 14 h 16 min |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:22 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:26 AM | 6:23 PM | 10 h 57 min |
| November | 7:11 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 24 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:22 PM | 8 h 35 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).
What is the weather like in Tanwax?
Tanwax has a warm-summer mediterranean climate. The warmest month is August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 33°F (1°C).
It gets about 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is November and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 6 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Tanwax 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 Tanwax
The closest live webcam is Edgewood: Mount Rainier, 7.3 miles N of Tanwax.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Tanwax.
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Map of Tanwax, WA
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- Rocky Ridge6.0 mi W
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- Loveland8.8 mi NW
- Ohop Bob10.1 mi SW
- Rhododendron Park11.0 mi N
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Questions about Tanwax
Where is Tanwax, WA?
Tanwax is an unincorporated community in Pierce County, Washington, 2.6 miles S of Kapowsin.
What county is Tanwax in?
Tanwax is in Pierce County, Washington.
What is the ZIP code of Tanwax, WA?
The ZIP code for Tanwax is 98338.
What is the nearest town to Tanwax?
Kapowsin, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Tanwax?
Yes. The closest is Edgewood: Mount Rainier, 7.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Tanwax?
August, with an average high of 76°F (25°C).
What is the coldest month in Tanwax?
December, with an average low of 33°F (1°C).
How much does it rain in Tanwax?
About 45.1 inches (1,146 mm) a year; the wettest month is November.
Does it snow in Tanwax?
Yes, about 6 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Tanwax?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Tanwax have?
Warm-summer mediterranean (Köppen Csb).
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