McChord AFB, WA Weather & Growing Conditions
Local forecast, frost dates, hardiness zone and planting guidance for McChord AFB, a community in Pierce County, Washington.
Overnight
54°F
Mostly Clear
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. East wind around 3 mph.
7-day forecast for McChord AFB
| When | Temp | Forecast | Wind | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight | 54°F | Mostly Clear | 3 mph E | 0% |
| Tuesday | 88°F | Sunny then Smoke | 2 to 8 mph NE | 0% |
| Tuesday Night | 59°F | Smoke | 1 to 8 mph NE | 0% |
| Wednesday | 93°F | Sunny then Areas Of Smoke | 1 to 7 mph NNE | 0% |
| Wednesday Night | 60°F | Mostly Clear | 0 to 7 mph N | 0% |
| Thursday | 92°F | Sunny | 0 to 6 mph NW | 0% |
| Thursday Night | 59°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 6 mph WSW | 0% |
| Friday | 88°F | Sunny | 2 to 6 mph WSW | 0% |
| Friday Night | 58°F | Mostly Clear | 1 to 6 mph WSW | 0% |
| Saturday | 85°F | Sunny | 1 to 7 mph WSW | 0% |
| Saturday Night | 56°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 7 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday | 80°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph WSW | 0% |
| Sunday Night | 54°F | Mostly Clear | 2 to 6 mph W | 0% |
| Monday | 79°F | Mostly Sunny | 2 to 6 mph W | 0% |
Forecast source: National Weather Service (api.weather.gov) for McChord AFB (47.133, -122.492). Updated through the day.
Growing snapshot for McChord AFB
Last spring frost
Mar 8
First fall frost
Nov 14
Growing season
250 days
Hardiness zone
8b
More local growing data for McChord AFB: nearby ZIP 98438 weather · frost dates · planting calendar · Washington frost dates
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Climate data from the nearest NOAA station, Tacoma #1, Wa (8.6 mi from McChord AFB). Frost dates are 1991–2020 averages, not a forecast. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.