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Weather on December 31

Renton, WA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
34°F
Warmest
1995
51°F avg
Coldest
1978
19°F avg

About This Date

December 31st in Renton, WA typically brings chilly winter weather, with average highs around 45°F and lows near 34°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest December 31st was in 1995 (51°F average), while the coldest was 1978 (19°F) — a 32°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 45% of December 31st dates historically, with the wettest December 31st recording 2.79" of rain. The last decade has been 2.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 2.7°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

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

Warming Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202540°32°36°
202445°35°40°
202352°37°44°
202251°45°48°
202134°20°27°
202052°47°49°0.25"
201953°44°49°0.25"
201842°32°37°
201742°34°38°
201640°30°35°
201544°24°34°
201439°25°32°
201346°40°43°0.08"
201239°29°34°
201145°32°38°
201036°20°28°
200948°35°42°0.56"
200845°37°41°0.13"
200744°33°39°
200647°33°40°
200549°45°47°0.74"
200447°31°39°
200337°32°35°0.33"
200248°38°43°0.36"
200150°37°44°0.36"
200051°42°47°0.48"
199947°37°42°0.48"
199852°43°47°0.74"
199749°34°41°
199648°42°45°2.79"
1995warmest53°48°51°0.05"
199447°39°43°
199349°43°46°0.69"
199237°27°32°
199150°40°45°
199046°29°37°0.51"
198949°39°44°0.51"
198844°39°42°0.13"
198744°24°34°
198648°29°38°
198544°34°39°0.23"
198434°22°28°
198351°41°46°0.23"
198236°18°27°
198137°32°35°0.1"
198053°47°50°0.13"
197956°39°47°0.08"
1978coldest27°12°19°
197743°30°36°
197644°28°36°0.05"
197543°32°37°
197436°22°29°
197343°36°39°
197245°38°41°
197145°34°39°0.05"
55 years of data from RENTON MUNI AP

Renton, WA Temperature Range by Month

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

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Renton, WA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

0"4.1"8.2"JFMAMJJASOND2.0"0"
Rain (in) Snow (in)

Renton, 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 Renton, WA

Renton, 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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