About Puyallup
Positioned in the shadow of Mount Rainier, at the heart of the fertile Puyallup River Valley, lies Puyallup, Washington—a mid-size agricultural community. Over 28,000 residents enjoy the many benefits of Puyallup’s rural atmosphere as they watch their local economy continue grow and diversify.
Just 10 miles east of Tacoma—Washington’s third largest city—Puyallup is a mere 15-minute drive to Tacoma’s city center and the Port of Tacoma. Home-life is complemented by quick access to some of the Northwest’s best parks and recreation as well as world-class art, music and pro-sports venues.
Does it rain everyday in Puyallup? Not exactly. Visitors to our area often remark at how moderate or even how warm summer temperatures are around here. Click here to get the current weather conditions in Puyallup.
Pierce County’s climate at a glance
Average temperature
52° F
Average high temperature
59° F
Average low temperature
45° F
Annual rainfall
39.9 inches
Annual snowfall
12 inches
Nearly everywhere you go in Puyallup, you can see Mount Rainier piercing the skyline. Mount Rainier National Park, home of the 14,411-foot giant mountain, is located 74 miles southeast of Tacoma. This park alone draws some two million visitors each year! Click here find out about Mount Rainier National Park and the other sports and recreation opportunities near Puyallup.
Widely-known for the Puyallup Fair held every September at the Puyallup Fairgrounds, year-round attractions in and around Puyallup also include a variety of music concerts, art exhibits and other local festivals. Click here for more information on arts and culture activities in Pierce County.
Did you know that Pierce County has one of the highest rates of recycling paper, plastic, glass and other materials in the Pacific Northwest? Go to the Tacoma-Pierce County home page to learn more about what attracts people to our area.