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Weather on February 29

Seattle, WA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
52°F
Avg Low
39°F
Warmest
1988
53°F avg
Coldest
2012
38°F avg

About This Date

February 29th in Seattle, WA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 52°F and lows near 39°F. Over 14 years of records, the warmest February 29th was in 1988 (53°F average), while the coldest was 2012 (38°F) — a 15°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 79% of February 29th dates historically, with the wettest February 29th recording 1.68" of rain.

Planning for February 29th in Seattle, WA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Cooling Trend
0.5°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202444°34°39°0.53"
202049°35°42°0.23"
201654°44°49°0.28"
2012coldest45°31°38°0.46"
200860°44°52°0.3"
200452°40°46°
200053°44°49°1.68"
199655°29°42°
199256°48°52°0.03"
1988warmest60°47°53°0.2"
198453°40°46°0.43"
198058°43°50°
197642°36°39°0.15"
197246°37°42°0.61"
14 years of data from SEATTLE URBAN SITE

Seattle, WA Temperature Range by Month

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

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Seattle, WA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Seattle, 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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