Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Carson Fish Hatchery, WA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 88.9"
- Annual precip
- 160d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Carson Fish Hatchery
Carson Fish Hatchery, Washington averages 48°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 88.9"
- annual precipitation · 55" snow
- 160 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
88.9"
Annual Snow
55.0"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
88.9"
Plus 55.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Carson Fish Hatchery) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Carson Fish Hatchery area.
How Carson Fish Hatchery compares to every U.S. city
Carson Fish Hatchery's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Carson Fish Hatchery
MethodologyCarson Fish Hatchery's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 14.5" | 18.5" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 11.3" | 8.5" | 21.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 9.8" | 5.0" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1" | 0.4" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3" | 0.0" | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.4 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 8.1" | 0.1" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 13.8" | 3.1" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 15.8" | 19.4" | 24.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 14.5"
Snow: 18.5"
19.6 days with precipitation
February 11.3"
Snow: 8.5"
15.3 days with precipitation
March 9.8"
Snow: 5.0"
17.5 days with precipitation
April 6.1"
Snow: 0.4"
16.1 days with precipitation
May 3.3"
11.3 days with precipitation
June 2.2"
7.7 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
2.1 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
2.7 days with precipitation
September 2.8"
5.3 days with precipitation
October 8.1"
Snow: 0.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
November 13.8"
Snow: 3.1"
17.8 days with precipitation
December 15.8"
Snow: 19.4"
19.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
160 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,291
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
207
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Carson Fish Hatchery's climate means for you
Carson Fish Hatchery runs 48°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 160 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,291 heating and 207 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: Carson Fish Hatchery, WA
Carson Fish Hatchery, Washington runs an annual average of 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 38°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 USC00451160, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Carson Fish Hatchery sees about 88.9 inches of precipitation a year, with 55.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 160 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 2 and the first fall freeze near October 9. On the energy side, 6,291 heating degree days and 207 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Carson Fish Hatchery scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 Carson Fish Hatchery, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Carson Fish Hatchery, Washington is 48°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 29°F (-2°C).
How much rain does Carson Fish Hatchery get? ▼
Carson Fish Hatchery receives 88.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 55.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Carson Fish Hatchery? ▼
Carson Fish Hatchery has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Carson Fish Hatchery? ▼
Carson Fish Hatchery has approximately 160 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Carson Fish Hatchery? ▼
Carson Fish Hatchery has 6,291 heating degree days and 207 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 Carson Fish Hatchery climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00451160 near Carson Fish Hatchery.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00451160. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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