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Weather on February 28

Tacoma, WA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
38°F
Warmest
1986
57°F avg
Coldest
1971
33°F avg

About This Date

February 28th in Tacoma, WA typically brings cool winter weather, with average highs around 53°F and lows near 38°F. Over 56 years of records, the warmest February 28th was in 1986 (57°F average), while the coldest was 1971 (33°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 61% of February 28th dates historically, with the wettest February 28th recording 6.71" 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 February 28th in Tacoma, WA? Bring layers as temperatures can vary throughout the day. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202653°38°45°
202560°39°50°
202452°44°48°1.57"
202346°36°41°0.15"
202256°26°41°6.71"
202153°42°48°0.03"
202053°37°45°0.25"
201945°29°37°
201849°37°43°0.18"
201749°35°42°0.05"
201652°41°46°1.65"
201552°44°48°
201452°42°47°
201354°43°48°1.3"
201245°32°38°0.03"
201143°35°39°2.87"
201055°46°51°0.03"
200951°34°42°0.38"
200854°48°51°
200744°36°40°0.48"
200655°42°49°1.37"
200560°42°51°
200452°46°49°
200351°42°47°0.18"
200247°33°40°
200153°34°43°
200053°44°49°0.15"
199953°44°49°0.79"
199854°39°46°0.43"
199746°30°38°
199645°33°39°
199549°38°43°
199461°48°54°0.15"
199358°28°43°
199267°39°53°
199161°34°47°
199061°30°45°
198950°39°45°0.05"
198864°37°51°
198745°35°40°0.51"
1986warmest66°49°57°
198553°30°42°0.13"
198454°37°45°0.51"
198350°40°45°
198253°29°41°0.1"
198164°44°54°
198058°47°52°0.74"
197946°33°40°0.03"
197849°36°42°0.05"
197751°37°44°1.24"
197642°31°36°0.23"
197555°44°50°1.22"
197450°45°47°1.91"
197356°39°47°
197258°50°54°5.08"
1971coldest41°24°33°0.1"
56 years of data from TACOMA CITY HALL

Tacoma, WA Temperature Range by Month

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

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Tacoma, WA Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Tacoma, 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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