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Tacoma, WA Weather on August 12
August 12th in Tacoma, WA typically brings pleasant summer weather, with average highs around 78°F and lows near 57°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 12th was in 1977 (79°F average), while the coldest was 1974 (61°F) — a 18°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 9% of August 12th dates historically. The last decade has been 2.0°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
What to Expect on August 12
Planning for August 12th in Tacoma, WA? Great weather for outdoor activities.
August 12 Weather Records for Tacoma
- •The all-time record high for August 12th in Tacoma, WA is 95°F, set in 1981.
- •The coldest August 12th on record dropped to 49°F in 2006.
- •Temperatures have reached 90°F or higher on August 12th in 3 of the last 55 years.
- •Last year (1971), August 12th was 11°F warmer than the long-term average.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the warmest August 12 ever in Tacoma?
The warmest August 12 in Tacoma, WA reached 95°F in 1981. That is 17°F above the long-term average high of 78°F.
What was the coldest August 12 ever in Tacoma?
The coldest August 12 in Tacoma, WA dropped to 49°F in 2006. That is 8°F below the long-term average low of 57°F.
What is the average temperature on August 12 in Tacoma?
On August 12, Tacoma averages a high of 78°F and a low of 57°F based on 55 years of NOAA weather observations from TACOMA CITY HALL.
How many years of weather data are available for August 12 in Tacoma?
We have 55 years of weather records for August 12 in Tacoma, 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 12 Weather History in Tacoma
| Year | High | Low | Precip | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91°F | 63°F | 0" | -- |
| 2024 | 72°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2023 | 79°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2022 | 76°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2021 | 89°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 2020 | 70°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2019 | 77°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2018 | 71°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2017 | 78°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 2016 | 85°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 2015 | 82°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2014 | 78°F | 64°F | 0.02" | -- |
| 2013 | 76°F | 61°F | 0" | -- |
| 2012 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2011 | 74°F | 55°F | 0" | -- |
| 2010 | 77°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2009 | 71°F | 58°F | 0.2" | -- |
| 2008 | 78°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2007 | 72°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2006 | 74°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 2005 | 74°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 2004 | 83°F | 62°F | 0" | -- |
| 2003 | 75°F | 56°F | 0" | -- |
| 2002 | 78°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2001 | 81°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 2000 | 71°F | 50°F | 0" | -- |
| 1999 | 73°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1998 | 80°F | 59°F | 0" | -- |
| 1997 | 86°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1996 | 74°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1995 | 71°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1994 | 80°F | 58°F | 0" | -- |
| 1993 | 74°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1992 | 84°F | 64°F | 0" | -- |
| 1991 | 75°F | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1990 | 87°F | 66°F | 0" | -- |
| 1989 | 74°F | 50°F | 0.08" | -- |
| 1988 | 73°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1987 | 78°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1986 | 74°F | 60°F | 0" | -- |
| 1985 | 81°F | 49°F | 0" | -- |
| 1984 | 75°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1983 | 75°F | 53°F | 0.03" | -- |
| 1982 | 69°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1981 | 95°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1980 | 72°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
| 1979 | 80°F | 52°F | 0" | -- |
| 1978 | 67°F | 55°F | 0.18" | -- |
| 1977 | 93°F | 65°F | 0" | -- |
| 1976 | 80°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1975 | 76°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1974 | 69°F | 54°F | 0" | -- |
| 1973 | -- | 53°F | 0" | -- |
| 1972 | 73°F | 51°F | 0" | -- |
| 1971 | 89°F | 57°F | 0" | -- |
Based on 55 years of data from NOAA station: TACOMA CITY HALL
Monthly Climate Averages
Historical temperature and precipitation averages for Tacoma, WA, based on 55+ years of weather data.
Temperatures in Fahrenheit. Precipitation and snowfall in inches.