Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Battle Ground, WA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 52.4"
- Annual precip
- 173d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Battle Ground
Battle Ground, Washington averages 51°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 52.4"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 173 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
52.4"
Annual Snow
1.4"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
52.4"
Plus 1.4" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Battle Ground) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Battle Ground area.
How Battle Ground compares to every U.S. city
Battle Ground's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Battle Ground
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Battle Ground 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 7.2" | 0.5" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3" | 0.3" | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.6" | 0.2" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.3 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 7.6" | 0.0" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 8.0" | 0.4" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 7.2"
Snow: 0.5"
21.4 days with precipitation
February 5.3"
Snow: 0.3"
17.8 days with precipitation
March 5.6"
Snow: 0.2"
20.7 days with precipitation
April 4.5"
18.4 days with precipitation
May 3.4"
13.6 days with precipitation
June 2.3"
10.7 days with precipitation
July 0.6"
4.2 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
4.3 days with precipitation
September 2.2"
8.5 days with precipitation
October 4.8"
16.0 days with precipitation
November 7.6"
21.2 days with precipitation
December 8.0"
Snow: 0.4"
21.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
173 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,303
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
164
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Battle Ground's climate means for you
Battle Ground runs 51°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 173 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,303 heating and 164 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: Battle Ground, WA
Based on station USC00450482 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Battle Ground, Washington averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Battle Ground averages 52.4 inches of precipitation a year, with 1.4 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 173 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 16. As for energy demand, 5,303 heating degree days and 164 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Battle Ground scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Battle Ground, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Battle Ground, Washington is 51°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Battle Ground get? ▼
Battle Ground receives 52.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.4 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Battle Ground? ▼
Battle Ground has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Battle Ground? ▼
Battle Ground has approximately 173 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Battle Ground? ▼
Battle Ground has 5,303 heating degree days and 164 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 Battle Ground climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00450482 near Battle Ground.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00450482. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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