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Current conditions at

Tacoma / McChord Air Force Base (KTCM)

Lat: 47.15°NLon: 122.48333°WElev: 322.0ft.

Overcast

47°F

8°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 02:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light south wind.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Light south wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNE Mc Chord AFB/Tacoma WA
 47.2°N 122.48°W (Elev. 292 ft)
1:26 pm PST Feb 24, 2026
3pm PST Feb 24, 2026-6pm PST Mar 3, 2026
 
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