Climate Comfort Score
43/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cedar Lake, WA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 43/100
- Comfort score
- 99.8"
- Annual precip
- 192d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cedar Lake
Cedar Lake, Washington averages 47°F a year and scores 43/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 43/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 99.8"
- annual precipitation · 42" snow
- 192 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
54°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
99.8"
Annual Snow
42.0"
Comfort Score
43/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
99.8"
Plus 42.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cedar Lake) 43.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cedar Lake area.
How Cedar Lake compares to every U.S. city
Cedar Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
43 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cedar Lake
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Cedar Lake, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 40°F (4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 13.0" | 8.0" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 9.2" | 9.7" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 10.6" | 7.7" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 9.2" | 2.7" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6" | 0.2" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 9.7" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 14.6" | 3.7" | 9.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 12.1" | 10.0" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 13.0"
Snow: 8.0"
19.2 days with precipitation
February 9.2"
Snow: 9.7"
16.7 days with precipitation
March 10.6"
Snow: 7.7"
19.9 days with precipitation
April 9.2"
Snow: 2.7"
18.9 days with precipitation
May 6.6"
Snow: 0.2"
16.8 days with precipitation
June 5.6"
15.2 days with precipitation
July 2.1"
8.4 days with precipitation
August 2.4"
7.6 days with precipitation
September 4.8"
11.7 days with precipitation
October 9.7"
17.9 days with precipitation
November 14.6"
Snow: 3.7"
20.8 days with precipitation
December 12.1"
Snow: 10.0"
20.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
192 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,723
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
59
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Cedar Lake's climate means for you
Cedar Lake runs 47°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 192 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,723 heating and 59 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: Cedar Lake, WA
Cedar Lake, Washington runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 54°F to a mean daily low of 40°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 USC00451233, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Cedar Lake averages 99.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 42.0 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 192 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 23 and the first fall freeze near November 1. Turning to energy use, 6,723 heating degree days and 59 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cedar Lake scores 43/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Cedar Lake, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cedar Lake, Washington is 47°F. The warmest month averages 71°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Cedar Lake get? ▼
Cedar Lake receives 99.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 42.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cedar Lake? ▼
Cedar Lake has a climate comfort score of 43/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cedar Lake? ▼
Cedar Lake has approximately 192 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around November 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cedar Lake? ▼
Cedar Lake has 6,723 heating degree days and 59 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 Cedar Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00451233 near Cedar Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00451233. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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