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Weather on January 31

Federal Way, WA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
37°F
Warmest
1992
54°F avg
Coldest
1972
28°F avg

About This Date

January 31st in Federal Way, WA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 49°F and lows near 37°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest January 31st was in 1992 (54°F average), while the coldest was 1972 (28°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 59% of January 31st dates historically, with the wettest January 31st recording 2.03" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.

Planning for January 31st in Federal Way, WA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
1.0°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202657°47°52°0.03"
202550°38°44°2.03"
202455°49°52°0.28"
202342°31°36°0.03"
202249°39°44°
202146°43°44°0.56"
202056°41°48°1.93"
201956°35°45°
201848°40°44°0.13"
201743°38°40°
201645°37°41°
201542°35°39°
201445°40°42°0.1"
201350°41°46°0.33"
201251°43°47°
201144°36°40°
201050°44°47°0.64"
200949°36°42°
200844°37°41°0.38"
200750°26°38°
200648°39°44°0.51"
200555°49°52°0.1"
200444°38°41°0.69"
200356°49°52°0.64"
200242°37°40°0.86"
200145°37°41°
200052°38°45°0.1"
199944°36°40°0.89"
199861°40°50°
199755°45°50°0.03"
199637°20°28°
199560°43°51°1.78"
199448°26°37°
199356°29°42°
1992warmest60°48°54°1.78"
199146°33°40°1.27"
199042°33°38°0.2"
198949°33°41°0.23"
198836°31°33°
198751°38°44°
198659°37°48°0.13"
198545°26°35°
198447°38°42°0.03"
198358°35°46°
198261°36°48°0.3"
198143°33°38°
198040°30°35°
197938°22°30°
197847°36°41°0.28"
197747°33°40°0.64"
197646°38°42°
197540°33°36°0.03"
197448°33°41°1.88"
197348°38°43°0.23"
1972coldest36°20°28°0.05"
197157°47°52°
56 years of data from KENT

Federal Way, WA Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Federal Way, WA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"4.1"8.1"JFMAMJJASOND2.0"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Federal Way, WA Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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Best Time to Visit Federal Way, WA

Federal Way, WA has no months that meet our "pleasant" threshold — every season has tradeoffs.

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Pleasant (65-82°F, ≤2.5" rain) Mild Less ideal

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