Tacoma, WA All-Time Weather Extremes
The most extreme temperature, precipitation, and snowfall ever recorded in Tacoma, from NOAA daily weather observations.
| Temperature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Record High | 98.9°F (37°C) | June 9, 1955 |
| Record Low | -5°F (-21°C) | January 18, 1950 |
| Lowest High | 14°F (-10°C) | December 29, 1968 |
| Highest Low | 66°F (19°C) | August 1, 1949 |
| Highest Mean | 79.9°F (27°C) | July 28, 1958 |
| Lowest Mean | 8.0°F (-13°C) | December 30, 1968 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 2.96" (75.2 mm) | November 19, 1962 |
| Max in One Month | 12.38" (314.4 mm) | January 1953 |
| Least in One Month | 0.00" (0.0 mm) | August 1967 |
| Max in One Year | 51.22" (1301.1 mm) | 1968 |
| Least in One Year | 22.15" (562.6 mm) | 1952 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 8.4" (21.3 cm) | January 15, 1950 |
| Max in One Month | 29.5" (75.0 cm) | January 1950 |
| Max in One Season | 35.5" (90.1 cm) | 1949-50 |
| Max in One Year | 30.8" (78.3 cm) | 1950 |
| Earliest Snow | 1.6" (4.1 cm) | November 11, 1955 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 1.6" (4.1 cm) | November 11, 1955 |
| Latest Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | April 13, 1967 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 0.2" (0.5 cm) | April 13, 1967 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | December 24, 1946 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Precipitation | December 24, 1946 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Snowfall | December 24, 1946 – December 31, 1970 | |
Note: Records compiled from NOAA GHCN-Daily observations at TACOMA MCCHORD AFB (7 mi from Tacoma, WA). Quality-flagged readings are excluded. Monthly and annual totals require substantially complete reporting for “least” records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Tacoma, WA?
The all-time record high in Tacoma, WA is 98.9°F (37°C), set on June 9, 1955.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Tacoma, WA?
The all-time record low in Tacoma, WA is -5°F (-21°C), set on January 18, 1950.
What is the most rain Tacoma, WA has ever had in one day?
The most precipitation recorded in one calendar day near Tacoma, WA is 2.96 inches, on November 19, 1962.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Tacoma, WA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Tacoma, WA is 8.4 inches, on January 15, 1950.
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