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Federal Way, WA Weather on August 26
August 26th in Federal Way, WA typically brings pleasant summer weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 53°F — a 25°F daily swing. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 26th was in 2016 (75°F average), while the coldest was 1976 (58°F) — a 17°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 20% of August 26th dates historically, with the wettest August 26th recording 1.04" of rain. Temperatures on this date have remained relatively stable over the past several decades.
What to Expect on August 26
Planning for August 26th in Federal Way, WA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
August 26 Weather Records for Federal Way
- •The all-time record high for August 26th in Federal Way, WA is 90°F, set in 2016.
- •The coldest August 26th on record dropped to 40°F in 1981.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 26th in 2 of the last 55 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 26 ever in Federal Way?
The warmest August 26 in Federal Way, WA reached 90°F in 2016. That is 12°F above the long-term average high of 78°F.
What was the coldest August 26 ever in Federal Way?
The coldest August 26 in Federal Way, WA dropped to 40°F in 1981. That is 13°F below the long-term average low of 53°F.
What is the average temperature on August 26 in Federal Way?
On August 26, Federal Way averages a high of 78°F and a low of 53°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from KENT.
How many years of weather data are available for August 26 in Federal Way?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 26 in Federal Way, WA, sourced from NOAA's Global Historical Climatology Network. Records include daily high and low temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall data going back to 2025.
August 26 Weather History in Federal Way
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 84°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 71°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 82°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 73°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 70°F | 59°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2020 | 74°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 76°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 66°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 81°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 90°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 81°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 86°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2013 | 74°F | 61°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2012 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 82°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 83°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 2008 | 68°F | 55°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2007 | 69°F | 57°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2006 | 83°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 84°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 73°F | 58°F | 0.15" | -- |
| 2003 | 85°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 79°F | 57°F | 0.01" | -- |
| 2001 | 79°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 68°F | 55°F | 0.05" | -- |
| 1999 | 79°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 76°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 67°F | 59°F | 0.36" | -- |
| 1996 | 78°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 72°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 77°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 73°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 84°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 70°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 74°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1988 | 77°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 83°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 90°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 81°F | 42°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 86°F | 44°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 77°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1982 | 89°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 77°F | 40°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 80°F | 44°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1979 | 80°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 74°F | 46°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1977 | 69°F | 54°F | 1.04" | -- |
| 1976 | 68°F | 48°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 79°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 81°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | 74°F | 45°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 83°F | 47°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 78°F | 46°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: KENT
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Federal Way, WA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.