Elk Plain, WA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for Elk Plain, a community in Pierce County, Washington.
Tonight
38°F
Patchy Fog
Patchy fog after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 1 mph.
7-day forecast for Elk Plain
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonight | 38°F | Patchy Fog | 1 mph SE | 4% |
| Wednesday | 60°F | Patchy Fog then Chance Light Rain | 2 mph SSW | 25% |
| Wednesday Night | 46°F | Light Rain | 2 to 9 mph S | 97% |
| Thursday | 59°F | Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny | 3 to 7 mph SSW | 20% |
| Thursday Night | 45°F | Light Rain | 2 to 6 mph S | 75% |
| Friday | 58°F | Light Rain | 3 to 9 mph S | 75% |
| Friday Night | 46°F | Chance Light Rain | 3 mph SSE | 40% |
| Saturday | 63°F | Mostly Cloudy then Chance Light Rain | 1 mph S | 26% |
| Saturday Night | 49°F | Light Rain Likely | 1 to 14 mph SSW | 74% |
| Sunday | 58°F | Light Rain Likely | 2 to 13 mph SSW | 74% |
| Sunday Night | 42°F | Slight Chance Light Rain | 2 mph SSE | 22% |
| Monday | 58°F | Chance Light Rain | 0 to 3 mph SSE | 49% |
| Monday Night | 46°F | Light Rain Likely | 3 to 9 mph SSE | 68% |
| Tuesday | 61°F | Light Rain Likely | 5 to 10 mph S | 68% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for Elk Plain (47.042, -122.366). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for Elk Plain
Last spring frost
Apr 11
First fall frost
Oct 30
Growing season
202 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for Elk Plain: nearby ZIP 98387 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Washington frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Mcmillin Rsvr, Wa (8.1 mi from Elk Plain). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Nov 4, 2026.