Weather in Tacoma in May
In an average May, Tacoma sees a daily high around 64°F and a low around 50°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 64°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 57°F to 74°F |
| Average low | 50°F |
| Typical low range | 44°F to 55°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 in |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
86°F
1987-05-09
Lowest
49°F
1988-05-02
Low
Highest
61°F
1992-05-25
Lowest
37°F
2002-05-07
Feels-like
Highest
95°F
1987-05-09
Lowest
30°F
1999-05-07
Humidity
Highest
14.6 g/m³
1986-05-26
Lowest
5.4 g/m³
1985-05-11
Wind
Highest
19 mph
2010-05-03
Lowest
3 mph
2026-05-22
Gust
Highest
46 mph
2021-05-27
Lowest
8 mph
2017-05-19
Precip
Wettest
5.68 in
1984
Driest
0.45 in
1992
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