Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Anacortes, WA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 29.0"
- Annual precip
- 257d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Anacortes
Anacortes, Washington averages 53°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 29.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 257 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
29.0"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Anacortes) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Anacortes area.
How Anacortes compares to every U.S. city
Anacortes's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Anacortes
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Anacortes captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- United States land mean (NOAA NCEI) +0.11 °C/decade
- Global anomaly (NASA GISTEMP) +0.11 °C/decade
- Paris Agreement thresholds 1.5°C / 2.0°C
Monthly Temperatures
Average daily high and low temperatures by month
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Mean | Precip | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9" | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4" | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.9"
17.9 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
14.0 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
16.5 days with precipitation
April 2.1"
13.4 days with precipitation
May 1.9"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 1.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
4.4 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
4.7 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
7.6 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
14.2 days with precipitation
November 4.4"
18.0 days with precipitation
December 3.8"
18.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
257 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,520
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
92
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Anacortes's climate means for you
Anacortes runs 53°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 257 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,520 heating and 92 cooling degree days a year, higher means the furnace or AC runs more.
- Comparing places to live? Line this city up against nearby cities and the national rankings. See rankings
These are 30-year NOAA normals (1991–2020) - the typical year, not a forecast for any specific season.
Climate Guides
Climate Insight: Anacortes, WA
Anacortes, Washington runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 45°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00450176, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Anacortes averages 29.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 257 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near November 20. Turning to energy use, 4,520 heating degree days and 92 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Anacortes scores 72/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Anacortes, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Anacortes, Washington is 53°F. The warmest month averages 75°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Anacortes get? ▼
Anacortes receives 29.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Anacortes? ▼
Anacortes has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Anacortes? ▼
Anacortes has approximately 257 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Anacortes? ▼
Anacortes has 4,520 heating degree days and 92 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. See our <a href="/guides/reading-weather-data/" class="underline hover:text-brand-600">guide to reading weather data</a> for what these figures mean.
Where does this Anacortes climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00450176 near Anacortes.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00450176. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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