Weather on May 21
Tacoma, WA
55 Years of Data
About This Date
May 21st in Tacoma, WA typically brings mild spring weather, with average highs around 67°F and lows near 48°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest May 21st was in 2015 (67°F average), while the coldest was 1984 (51°F) — a 16°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 38% of May 21st dates historically, with the wettest May 21st recording 0.68" 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 21st in Tacoma, WA? Great weather for outdoor activities. Consider bringing rain gear or an umbrella.
| Year | High | Low | Avg | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 75° | 49° | 62° | — | — |
| 2025 | 62° | 46° | 54° | — | — |
| 2024 | 59° | 47° | 53° | 0.56" | — |
| 2023 | 70° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2022 | 67° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 2021 | 64° | 45° | 54° | — | — |
| 2020 | 61° | 48° | 54° | 0.1" | — |
| 2019 | 62° | 50° | 56° | 0.02" | — |
| 2018 | 69° | 53° | 61° | — | — |
| 2017 | 75° | 52° | 63° | — | — |
| 2016 | 62° | 50° | 56° | 0.24" | — |
| 2015warmest | 78° | 55° | 67° | — | — |
| 2014 | 71° | 52° | 61° | — | — |
| 2013 | 67° | 46° | 56° | 0.48" | — |
| 2012 | 61° | 53° | 57° | 0.68" | — |
| 2011 | 71° | 50° | 61° | 0.05" | — |
| 2010 | 58° | 46° | 52° | 0.37" | — |
| 2009 | 65° | 45° | 55° | — | — |
| 2008 | 59° | 50° | 55° | 0.13" | — |
| 2007 | 64° | 47° | 55° | 0.46" | — |
| 2006 | 66° | 47° | 56° | 0.07" | — |
| 2005 | 61° | 48° | 54° | 0.18" | — |
| 2004 | 70° | 56° | 63° | — | — |
| 2003 | 69° | 53° | 61° | 0.07" | — |
| 2002 | 66° | 51° | 59° | 0.07" | — |
| 2001 | 74° | 46° | 60° | — | — |
| 2000 | 74° | 56° | 65° | — | — |
| 1999 | 63° | 44° | 53° | — | — |
| 1998 | 60° | 52° | 56° | 0.11" | — |
| 1996 | 58° | 45° | 51° | 0.11" | — |
| 1995 | 72° | 50° | 61° | — | — |
| 1994 | 65° | 50° | 57° | — | — |
| 1993 | 64° | 53° | 59° | 0.34" | — |
| 1992 | 63° | 40° | 51° | — | — |
| 1991 | 64° | 50° | 57° | 0.02" | — |
| 1990 | 65° | 52° | 58° | 0.17" | — |
| 1989 | 64° | 45° | 54° | — | — |
| 1988 | 80° | 47° | 63° | — | — |
| 1987 | 72° | 44° | 58° | — | — |
| 1986 | 60° | 45° | 52° | — | — |
| 1985 | 72° | 47° | 59° | — | — |
| 1984coldest | 61° | 41° | 51° | — | — |
| 1983 | 74° | 55° | 64° | — | — |
| 1982 | 74° | 45° | 59° | — | — |
| 1981 | 61° | 47° | 54° | — | — |
| 1980 | 59° | 50° | 55° | 0.22" | — |
| 1979 | 74° | 47° | 60° | — | — |
| 1978 | 80° | 46° | 63° | — | — |
| 1977 | 67° | 51° | 59° | — | — |
| 1976 | 70° | 45° | 57° | — | — |
| 1975 | 66° | 44° | 55° | — | — |
| 1974 | 67° | 43° | 55° | — | — |
| 1973 | 68° | 41° | 55° | — | — |
| 1972 | 80° | 51° | 66° | 0.05" | — |
| 1971 | 68° | 39° | 54° | — | — |
Tacoma, WA Temperature Range by Month
Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.
Tacoma, WA Monthly Precipitation
Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.
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.
Best Time to Visit Tacoma, WA
Most pleasant months in Tacoma, WA: May, June, July, August, September.
What to expect on May 21st
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.
May 21st outlook →