Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 46°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cle Elum, WA Climate
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- 46°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 24.7"
- Annual precip
- 135d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cle Elum
Cle Elum, Washington averages 46°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 46°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 24.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 135 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
46°F (8°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
24.7"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
46°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
24.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cle Elum) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Cle Elum area.
How Cle Elum compares to every U.S. city
Cle Elum's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cle Elum
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Cle Elum, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4" | 28.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5" | 24.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4" | 12.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6" | 2.8 | 0.2 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.4"
February 2.5"
March 2.7"
April 1.4"
May 1.6"
June 1.1"
July 0.5"
August 0.5"
September 0.9"
October 2.4"
November 4.1"
December 3.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
135 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,991
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
250
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Cle Elum's climate means for you
Cle Elum runs 46°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 135 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,991 heating and 250 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: Cle Elum, WA
In Cle Elum, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 46°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00451504, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Cle Elum receives roughly 24.7 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 135 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 13 and the first fall freeze near September 25. For energy use, 6,991 heating degree days and 250 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cle Elum scores 64/100 (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 Cle Elum, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cle Elum, Washington is 46°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Cle Elum get? ▼
Cle Elum receives 24.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cle Elum? ▼
Cle Elum has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cle Elum? ▼
Cle Elum has approximately 135 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 13 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cle Elum? ▼
Cle Elum has 6,991 heating degree days and 250 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 Cle Elum climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00451504 near Cle Elum.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00451504. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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