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 | 95°F (35°C) | June 1, 1970 and July 16, 2025 |
| Record Low | 15°F (-9°C) | February 12, 2025 |
| Lowest High | 35.9°F (2°C) | January 4, 1970 and January 5, 1970 and December 22, 1970 |
| Highest Low | 64°F (18°C) | June 21, 1970 |
| Highest Mean | 78.0°F (26°C) | August 13, 2025 |
| Lowest Mean | 26.9°F (-3°C) | February 11, 2025 |
| Precipitation | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 1.92" (48.8 mm) | December 30, 1970 |
| Max in One Month | 10.56" (268.1 mm) | December 1970 |
| Least in One Month | 0.30" (7.5 mm) | June 1970 |
| Max in One Year | 40.27" (1022.8 mm) | 1970 |
| Least in One Year | 40.27" (1022.8 mm) | 1970 |
| Snowfall | ||
| Max in One Calendar Day | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | January 16, 1970 |
| Max in One Month | 1.2" (3.0 cm) | January 1970 |
| Max in One Season | 1.2" (3.0 cm) | 1969-70 |
| Max in One Year | 1.5" (3.8 cm) | 1970 |
| Earliest Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | December 3, 1970 |
| Earliest Measurable Snow | 0.3" (0.8 cm) | December 3, 1970 |
| Latest Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | January 16, 1970 |
| Latest Measurable Snow | 1.0" (2.5 cm) | January 16, 1970 |
| Period of Record | ||
| Temperature | January 1, 1970 – July 31, 2026 | |
| Precipitation | January 1, 1970 – December 31, 1970 | |
| Snowfall | January 1, 1970 – 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 95°F (35°C), set on June 1, 1970 and July 16, 2025.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Tacoma, WA?
The all-time record low in Tacoma, WA is 15°F (-9°C), set on February 12, 2025.
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 1.92 inches, on December 30, 1970.
What is the biggest snowfall ever recorded in Tacoma, WA?
The most snow recorded in one calendar day near Tacoma, WA is 1.0 inches, on January 16, 1970.
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