Compare the Climate and Weather in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows Airport

This page lets you compare and contrast the weather and climate in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows Airport year round.

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Average High and Low Temperature

Compare the Average High and Low Temperature in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec30°F30°F35°F35°F40°F40°F45°F45°F50°F50°F55°F55°F60°F60°F65°F65°F70°F70°F75°F75°F80°F80°F573779455534333077NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The daily average high and low air temperature at 2 meters above the ground. The thin dotted lines are the corresponding perceived temperatures.
HighJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 47°F50°F54°F59°F66°F71°F77°F77°F71°F61°F51°F46°F
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 47°F50°F54°F59°F65°F71°F77°F77°F71°F60°F51°F46°F
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 47°F50°F54°F60°F66°F71°F77°F78°F72°F61°F51°F46°F
Tacoma Narrows Airport 47°F50°F54°F59°F65°F70°F76°F76°F70°F60°F51°F46°F
LowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 37°F38°F40°F43°F48°F52°F56°F56°F52°F47°F41°F37°F
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 38°F39°F41°F44°F49°F53°F57°F57°F54°F48°F42°F38°F
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 35°F36°F38°F41°F46°F51°F54°F54°F49°F44°F39°F35°F
Tacoma Narrows Airport 39°F40°F42°F44°F49°F53°F56°F57°F53°F48°F43°F38°F

Lakeland South

Average Hourly Temperature in Lakeland SouthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortablewarm

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

Average Hourly Temperature in Seattle-Tacoma International AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortablewarm

McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)

Average Hourly Temperature in McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortablewarm

Tacoma Narrows Airport

Average Hourly Temperature in Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12 AM12 AM4 AM4 AM8 AM8 AM12 PM12 PM4 PM4 PM8 PM8 PM12 AM12 AMNowNowvery coldvery coldcoldcoldcoolcomfortable
frigid 15°F freezing 32°F very cold 45°F cold 55°F cool 65°F comfortable 75°F warm 85°F hot 95°F sweltering
The average hourly temperature, color coded into bands. The shaded overlays indicate night and civil twilight.

Chance of Clearer Skies

Compare the Chance of Clearer Skies in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%7625NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The percentage of time the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy (i.e., less than 60% of the sky is covered by clouds).
Clearer SkiesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 26%29%30%36%43%52%70%71%61%42%28%26%
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 28%31%33%38%45%53%70%70%62%44%30%28%
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 25%28%30%36%43%53%72%71%62%43%28%25%
Tacoma Narrows Airport 27%30%31%37%45%54%72%72%63%44%29%27%

Daily Chance of Precipitation

Compare the Daily Chance of Precipitation in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%5887NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland South
The percentage of days in which precipitation is observed, excluding trace quantities.
Days of Precip.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 15.3d13.9d15.4d12.0d9.6d7.4d3.5d3.4d6.3d12.1d17.0d16.1d
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 15.0d13.6d15.1d11.8d9.3d7.3d3.6d3.5d6.5d12.1d16.7d16.0d
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 15.1d13.7d15.0d11.7d9.3d7.1d3.3d3.3d6.3d11.9d16.8d16.0d
Tacoma Narrows Airport 14.8d13.6d14.8d11.6d9.0d6.8d3.3d3.3d6.2d11.8d16.6d15.8d

Average Monthly Rainfall

Compare the Average Monthly Rainfall in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 in0 in2 in2 in4 in4 in6 in6 in8 in8 in8.30.67.9NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The average rainfall accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question.
RainfallJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 6.6″5.7″4.9″3.4″2.3″1.7″0.7″0.9″1.9″4.7″8.2″7.2″
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 6.1″5.3″4.6″3.2″2.2″1.6″0.7″0.9″1.9″4.5″7.7″6.7″
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 6.5″5.7″4.9″3.4″2.2″1.6″0.7″0.8″1.9″4.6″8.1″7.1″
Tacoma Narrows Airport 6.4″5.6″4.9″3.3″2.1″1.5″0.7″0.8″1.8″4.6″8.0″7.1″

Average Monthly Snowfall

Compare the Average Monthly Snowfall in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.0 in0.0 in0.5 in0.5 in1.0 in1.0 in1.5 in1.5 in2.0 in2.0 in2.02.01.7NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The average snowfall accumulated over the course of a sliding 31-day period centered on the day in question.
SnowfallJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 1.6″0.4″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.2″1.4″
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 1.5″0.4″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.3″1.4″
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 1.7″0.5″0.1″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.3″1.3″
Tacoma Narrows Airport 1.3″0.3″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.0″0.2″1.2″

Hours of Daylight

Compare the Hours of Daylight in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec4 hr4 hr6 hr6 hr8 hr8 hr10 hr10 hr12 hr12 hr14 hr14 hr16 hr16 hr18 hr18 hr20 hr20 hr15.98.5NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The number of hours during which the Sun is at least partly above the horizon.
DaylightJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 9.0h10.3h12.0h13.7h15.1h15.9h15.5h14.1h12.5h10.8h9.3h8.5h
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 9.0h10.3h12.0h13.7h15.2h15.9h15.5h14.2h12.5h10.8h9.3h8.5h
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 9.0h10.3h12.0h13.7h15.1h15.9h15.4h14.1h12.5h10.8h9.3h8.6h
Tacoma Narrows Airport 9.0h10.3h12.0h13.7h15.1h15.9h15.5h14.1h12.5h10.8h9.3h8.5h

Chance of Muggy Conditions

Compare the Chance of Muggy Conditions in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%10%10%20%20%30%30%40%40%50%50%60%60%70%70%80%80%90%90%100%100%NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows Airport
The percentage of time that is muggy, oppressive, or miserable (i.e., a dew point greater than 65°F).
Muggy daysJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d
Tacoma Narrows Airport 0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d0.0d

Average Wind Speed

Compare the Average Wind Speed in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0.0 mph0.0 mph0.5 mph0.5 mph1.0 mph1.0 mph1.5 mph1.5 mph2.0 mph2.0 mph2.5 mph2.5 mph3.0 mph3.0 mph3.5 mph3.5 mph4.0 mph4.0 mph4.5 mph4.5 mph5.0 mph5.0 mph5.5 mph5.5 mph6.0 mph6.0 mph5.33.03.2NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The average of mean hourly wind speeds at 10 meters above the ground.
Wind Speed (mph)JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 5.14.94.64.23.63.43.13.13.54.25.15.2
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 5.15.04.84.33.73.43.13.13.54.25.25.2
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 5.04.94.74.33.83.63.33.33.74.35.15.1
Tacoma Narrows Airport 4.84.84.74.33.73.53.13.23.64.35.15.0

Average Water Temperature

Compare the Average Water Temperature in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46°F46°F48°F48°F50°F50°F52°F52°F54°F54°F56°F56°F58°F58°F5747NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The daily average wide-area surface water temperature.
Water Temp.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 47°F47°F47°F49°F52°F54°F56°F57°F56°F53°F51°F48°F
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 47°F47°F47°F49°F52°F54°F56°F57°F56°F53°F51°F48°F
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 47°F47°F47°F49°F52°F54°F56°F57°F56°F53°F51°F48°F
Tacoma Narrows Airport 47°F47°F47°F49°F52°F54°F56°F57°F56°F53°F51°F48°F

Tourism Score

Compare the Tourism Score in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec002244668810106.90.1NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The tourism score, which favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 65°F and 80°F.

Beach/Pool Score

Compare the Beach/Pool Score in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec002244668810102.0NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland South
The beach/pool score, which favors clear, rainless days with perceived temperatures between 75°F and 90°F.

Growing Season

Compare the Growing Season in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0%0%20%20%40%40%60%60%80%80%100%100%NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The percentage chance that a given day is within the growing season, defined as the longest continuous period of non-freezing temperatures (≥ 32°F) in the year (the calendar year in the Northern Hemisphere, or from July 1 until June 30 in the Southern Hemisphere).

Growing Degree Days

Compare the Growing Degree Days in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec500°F500°F1,000°F1,000°F1,500°F1,500°F2,000°F2,000°FNowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The average growing degree days accumulated over the course of the year, where growing degree days are defined as the integral of warmth above a base temperature (50°F in this case).

Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy

Compare the Average Daily Incident Shortwave Solar Energy in Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows AirportJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0 kWh0 kWh1 kWh1 kWh2 kWh2 kWh3 kWh3 kWh4 kWh4 kWh5 kWh5 kWh6 kWh6 kWh7 kWh7 kWh6.80.9NowNowTacoma Narrows AirportTacoma Narrows AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportSeattle-Tacoma International AirportLakeland SouthLakeland SouthMcChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord)
The average daily shortwave solar energy reaching the ground per square meter.
Solar Energy (kWh)JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Lakeland South 1.22.03.14.55.66.26.86.04.42.61.30.9
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 1.22.03.14.55.66.26.75.94.42.61.30.9
McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) 1.21.93.14.55.66.36.86.04.42.61.30.9
Tacoma Narrows Airport 1.11.93.14.55.66.36.76.04.42.61.30.9

This report illustrates the typical weather for Lakeland South, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, McChord Field Airport (Joint Base Lewis-McChord), and Tacoma Narrows Airport year round, based on a statistical analysis of historical hourly weather reports and model reconstructions from January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2016.

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