Weather on December 26
Federal Way, WA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
December 26th in Federal Way, WA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 45°F and lows near 35°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 26th was in 1980 (59°F average), while the coldest was 1987 (28°F) — a 31°F range across recorded history. Precipitation has occurred on 73% of recorded December 26th dates, with snow falling 2% of the time (heaviest snowfall: 2.3"). 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 December 26th in Federal Way, WA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45° | 33° | 39° | 0.02" | — |
| 2024 | 52° | 42° | 47° | 0.5" | — |
| 2023 | 50° | 43° | 46° | 0.25" | — |
| 2022 | 54° | 44° | 49° | — | — |
| 2021 | 34° | 24° | 29° | 0.28" | — |
| 2020 | 51° | 39° | 45° | 0.3" | — |
| 2019 | 35° | 27° | 31° | — | — |
| 2018 | 41° | 37° | 39° | 0.3" | — |
| 2017 | 39° | 30° | 35° | — | — |
| 2016 | 42° | 30° | 36° | 0.06" | — |
| 2015 | 40° | 30° | 35° | 0.25" | — |
| 2014 | 48° | 33° | 41° | — | — |
| 2013 | 42° | 32° | 37° | — | — |
| 2012 | 46° | 39° | 43° | 0.25" | — |
| 2011 | 43° | 37° | 40° | 0.01" | — |
| 2010 | 47° | 37° | 42° | 0.15" | — |
| 2009 | 54° | 27° | 40° | — | — |
| 2008 | 35° | 32° | 34° | 0.25" | — |
| 2007 | 42° | 36° | 39° | 0.01" | — |
| 2006 | 43° | 37° | 40° | 0.39" | — |
| 2005 | 51° | 47° | 49° | 0.48" | — |
| 2004 | 45° | 40° | 42° | 0.27" | — |
| 2003 | 41° | 35° | 38° | — | — |
| 2002 | 51° | 38° | 44° | 0.2" | — |
| 2001 | 49° | 26° | 37° | — | — |
| 2000 | 52° | 41° | 46° | 0.02" | — |
| 1999 | 37° | 31° | 34° | — | — |
| 1998 | 50° | 41° | 46° | 0.08" | — |
| 1997 | 41° | 28° | 35° | 0.01" | — |
| 1996 | 33° | 28° | 31° | 0.49" | 2.3" |
| 1995 | 38° | 23° | 30° | — | — |
| 1994 | 50° | 40° | 45° | 1.32" | — |
| 1993 | 37° | 30° | 34° | — | — |
| 1992 | 45° | 39° | 42° | 0.4" | — |
| 1991 | 56° | 44° | 50° | — | — |
| 1990 | 41° | 28° | 35° | 0.01" | — |
| 1989 | 41° | 35° | 38° | 0.03" | — |
| 1988 | 36° | 25° | 30° | — | — |
| 1987coldest | 40° | 17° | 28° | 0.01" | — |
| 1986 | 53° | 41° | 47° | 0.02" | — |
| 1985 | 35° | 26° | 31° | 0.01" | — |
| 1984 | 44° | 40° | 42° | 0.01" | — |
| 1983 | 43° | 34° | 38° | 0.08" | — |
| 1982 | 48° | 32° | 40° | 0.12" | — |
| 1981 | 46° | 35° | 41° | 0.15" | — |
| 1980warmest | 62° | 55° | 59° | 0.77" | — |
| 1979 | 55° | 40° | 47° | 0.03" | — |
| 1978 | 40° | 25° | 32° | — | — |
| 1977 | 45° | 38° | 41° | — | — |
| 1976 | 53° | 43° | 48° | 0.6" | — |
| 1975 | 52° | 45° | 48° | 1.41" | — |
| 1974 | 43° | 35° | 39° | 0.8" | — |
| 1973 | 45° | 34° | 39° | 0.03" | — |
| 1972 | 49° | 44° | 46° | 1.43" | — |
| 1971 | 39° | 29° | 34° | 0.09" | — |
Federal Way, WA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Federal Way, WA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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.
Best Time to Visit Federal Way, WA
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What to expect on December 26th
This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.
December 26th outlook →