Weather on October 16
Federal Way, WA
55 Years of Data
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
44°F
Warmest
1991
61°F avg
Coldest
1971
42°F avg
About This Date
October 16th in Federal Way, WA typically brings mild fall weather, with average highs around 62°F and lows near 44°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest October 16th was in 1991 (61°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (42°F) — a 19°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 49% of October 16th dates historically, with the wettest October 16th recording 3.43" of rain. The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 3.3°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for October 16th in Federal Way, WA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
Warming Trend
1.1°F per decade on this date
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59° | 38° | 48° | — | — |
| 2024 | 61° | 52° | 56° | 0.05" | — |
| 2023 | 63° | 52° | 57° | 1.07" | — |
| 2022 | 75° | 47° | 61° | — | — |
| 2021 | 69° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2020 | 64° | 49° | 56° | — | — |
| 2019 | 59° | 49° | 54° | 0.76" | — |
| 2018 | 70° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
| 2017 | 64° | 51° | 58° | — | — |
| 2016 | 62° | 50° | 56° | 1.04" | — |
| 2015 | 70° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 2014 | 71° | 49° | 60° | 0.03" | — |
| 2013 | 58° | 43° | 50° | 0.03" | — |
| 2012 | 60° | 52° | 56° | — | — |
| 2011 | 53° | 44° | 49° | — | — |
| 2010 | 56° | 38° | 47° | — | — |
| 2009 | 63° | 46° | 54° | 0.76" | — |
| 2008 | 59° | 45° | 52° | 0.33" | — |
| 2007 | 64° | 45° | 54° | — | — |
| 2006 | 56° | 49° | 52° | 0.05" | — |
| 2005 | 60° | 53° | 57° | — | — |
| 2004 | 58° | 52° | 55° | 0.94" | — |
| 2003 | 68° | 48° | 58° | 1.85" | — |
| 2002 | 70° | 42° | 56° | — | — |
| 2001 | 59° | 44° | 52° | 0.13" | — |
| 2000 | 57° | 48° | 53° | 0.1" | — |
| 1999 | 58° | 34° | 46° | — | — |
| 1998 | 57° | 39° | 48° | 0.05" | — |
| 1997 | 70° | 46° | 58° | — | — |
| 1996 | 52° | 38° | 45° | 0.64" | — |
| 1995 | 65° | 55° | 60° | 0.76" | — |
| 1994 | 60° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 1993 | 59° | 49° | 54° | 0.69" | — |
| 1992 | 54° | 43° | 48° | 0.08" | — |
| 1991warmest | 72° | 51° | 61° | 1.02" | — |
| 1990 | 58° | 45° | 51° | 0.08" | — |
| 1989 | 62° | 32° | 47° | — | — |
| 1988 | 62° | 51° | 57° | 3.43" | — |
| 1987 | 62° | 35° | 49° | — | — |
| 1986 | 57° | 47° | 52° | — | — |
| 1985 | 67° | 48° | 57° | 0.53" | — |
| 1984 | 54° | 32° | 43° | — | — |
| 1983 | 56° | 33° | 44° | — | — |
| 1982 | 58° | 52° | 55° | 0.2" | — |
| 1981 | 60° | 40° | 50° | — | — |
| 1980 | 58° | 33° | 45° | — | — |
| 1979 | 63° | 45° | 54° | 0.56" | — |
| 1978 | 62° | 49° | 55° | 0.03" | — |
| 1977 | 71° | 49° | 60° | — | — |
| 1976 | 61° | 39° | 50° | — | — |
| 1975 | 60° | 46° | 53° | 0.97" | — |
| 1974 | 70° | 35° | 52° | — | — |
| 1973 | 63° | 48° | 55° | 0.03" | — |
| 1972 | 68° | 31° | 49° | — | — |
| 1971coldest | 56° | 29° | 42° | — | — |
55 years of data from KENT