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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Buckley, WA Climate

Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score

51°F
Avg annual temp
73/100
Comfort score
48.3"
Annual precip
206d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Buckley

Buckley, Washington averages 51°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.

51°F
annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
73/100
comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
48.3"
annual precipitation · 4" snow
206 days
growing season, frost-free days

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

60°F

Avg Low

41°F

Annual Precip

48.3"

Annual Snow

4.3"

Comfort Score

73/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

73/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

51°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

48.3"

Plus 4.3" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Buckley) 73.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Buckley area.

How Buckley compares to every U.S. city

Buckley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). Below this entry. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Below this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). This entry sits in this band. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Buckley

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Buckley captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 47°F (8°C) 34°F (1°C) 41°F (5°C)
February 50°F (10°C) 34°F (1°C) 42°F (5°C)
March 53°F (12°C) 36°F (2°C) 45°F (7°C)
April 58°F (15°C) 39°F (4°C) 49°F (9°C)
May 65°F (18°C) 44°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
June 70°F (21°C) 48°F (9°C) 59°F (15°C)
July 77°F (25°C) 52°F (11°C) 64°F (18°C)
August 77°F (25°C) 52°F (11°C) 64°F (18°C)
September 72°F (22°C) 47°F (8°C) 59°F (15°C)
October 60°F (15°C) 42°F (5°C) 51°F (10°C)
November 51°F (11°C) 37°F (3°C) 44°F (7°C)
December 46°F (8°C) 33°F (1°C) 40°F (4°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 5.9"

Snow: 0.2"

19.3 days with precipitation

February 4.7"

Snow: 1.3"

15.3 days with precipitation

March 5.2"

Snow: 0.2"

19.6 days with precipitation

April 4.2"

18.0 days with precipitation

May 3.5"

14.9 days with precipitation

June 2.9"

12.1 days with precipitation

July 1.1"

6.3 days with precipitation

August 1.2"

6.4 days with precipitation

September 2.4"

8.5 days with precipitation

October 4.7"

15.7 days with precipitation

November 6.8"

Snow: 1.5"

19.2 days with precipitation

December 5.6"

Snow: 1.1"

18.4 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 30

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 7

50% probability date

Growing Season

206 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

5,241

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

119

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

What Buckley's climate means for you

Buckley runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.

  • Gardeners get about 206 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 5,241 heating and 119 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: Buckley, WA

Based on station USC00450945 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Buckley, Washington averages 51°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July 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.

Buckley averages 48.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 4.3 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 206 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near October 30. As for energy demand, 5,241 heating degree days and 119 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Buckley scores 73/100 (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 July-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 Buckley, WA?
The average annual temperature in Buckley, Washington is 51°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Buckley get?
Buckley receives 48.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 4.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Buckley?
Buckley has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Buckley?
Buckley has approximately 206 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Buckley?
Buckley has 5,241 heating degree days and 119 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 Buckley climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00450945 near Buckley.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00450945. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.