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Weather on May 2

Tacoma, WA

55 Years of Data

Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
47°F
Warmest
2014
72°F avg
Coldest
1988
46°F avg

About This Date

May 2nd in Tacoma, WA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 65°F and lows near 47°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 2nd was in 2014 (72°F average), while the coldest was 1988 (46°F) — a 26°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 49% of May 2nd dates historically, with the wettest May 2nd recording 1.78" 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 May 2nd in Tacoma, WA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.

Warming Trend
0.4°F per decade on this date
YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202675°50°63°
202570°50°60°
202466°42°54°
202369°51°60°
202258°48°53°0.94"
202163°47°55°
202061°50°55°0.89"
201961°48°54°
201868°46°57°
201760°46°53°0.15"
201685°50°67°
201565°49°57°
2014warmest89°56°72°
201365°46°55°
201255°42°49°0.03"
201161°39°50°0.56"
201058°47°52°0.03"
200963°47°55°1.07"
200860°45°52°
200756°43°49°0.91"
200661°42°51°
200569°55°62°0.3"
200480°54°67°
200368°47°57°
200257°48°53°0.03"
200158°43°50°
200066°53°60°0.18"
199955°44°50°0.46"
199880°56°68°0.15"
199658°41°49°
199565°51°58°1.22"
199464°46°55°0.03"
199361°48°54°0.36"
199265°44°54°
199169°43°56°
199061°52°56°0.13"
198962°51°57°
1988coldest50°43°46°0.56"
198757°44°51°0.79"
198660°48°54°0.81"
198569°44°57°
198455°44°50°1.55"
198360°41°51°
198267°47°57°0.08"
198157°45°51°0.13"
198078°46°62°0.05"
197964°47°55°
197868°47°57°
197760°50°55°0.38"
197677°47°62°1.78"
197566°42°54°0.58"
197457°43°50°
197372°44°58°
197266°46°56°
197169°51°60°
55 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.

0"4"8"JFMAMJJASOND4.6"0"
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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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Best Time to Visit Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, 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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