The climate of Federal Way

The current climate in Federal Way features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 8°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 15°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Federal Way, Washington.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Federal Way in recent years was 42°C in June 2021. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in December 2021.

Precipitation and snowfall

On average, Federal Way gets 1375 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 31 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Best time to visit Federal Way?

The best time to visit Federal Way for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Federal Way. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Federal Way

The climate table of Federal Way shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 9 9 13 15 20 22 26 26 22 17 11 8
Temp. min (°C) 4 4 6 7 11 13 15 15 13 10 6 3
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Precipitation (mm) 180 221 186 74 49 45 10 18 42 167 192 191
Snow (cm) 0,8 12 0,1 0,2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,6 16
UV Index 1 2 2 4 7 6 6 6 4 2 2 1

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Federal Way, Washington. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Federal Way

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Yearly Temperature in Federal Way

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Federal Way, Washington. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Federal Way

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Federal Way

Average Snowfall per Month in Federal Way

Total Yearly Snowfall in Federal Way

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Federal Way, Washington. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Federal Way

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Average weather in Federal Way by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Federal Way. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.