| 2023 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F | |
| 2012 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8b: 15°F to 20°F | |
| 1990 Hardiness Zone: | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | |
| Average First Frost Date: | November 1 - 10 | |
| Average Last Frost Date: | April 1 - 10 | |
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone: | Csb - Warm-Summer Mediterranean Climate | |
| Ecoregion: | 2g - Southern Puget Prairies | |
| Current Drought Status: | Exceptional Drought | |
| Heat Zone Days: | Rare Over 86°F |
Annual Climate Data for ZIP Code 98498 - Lakewood, WA | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 35 | 37 | 40 | 45 | 49 | 53 | 53 | 49 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 50 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 61 | 51 | 46 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.48 | 4.51 | 4.05 | 2.98 | 1.9 | 1.62 | .92 | 1.22 | 1.87 | 3.42 | 6.03 | 6.09 | 40.1 |