Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cougar, WA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 115.3"
- Annual precip
- 231d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cougar
Cougar, Washington averages 53°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 115.3"
- annual precipitation · 16" snow
- 231 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
53°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
115.3"
Annual Snow
16.2"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
115.3"
Plus 16.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cougar) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Cougar area.
How Cougar compares to every U.S. city
Cougar's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cougar
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Cougar's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 45°F (7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 17.7" | 6.5" | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 12.0" | 3.1" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 13.2" | 1.7" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 9.7" | 0.1" | 1.2 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 10.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 17.8" | 0.7" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 18.8" | 4.1" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 17.7"
Snow: 6.5"
21.1 days with precipitation
February 12.0"
Snow: 3.1"
17.9 days with precipitation
March 13.2"
Snow: 1.7"
20.9 days with precipitation
April 9.7"
Snow: 0.1"
19.3 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
13.9 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
11.4 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
4.8 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
4.1 days with precipitation
September 4.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 10.6"
15.6 days with precipitation
November 17.8"
Snow: 0.7"
20.4 days with precipitation
December 18.8"
Snow: 4.1"
21.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
231 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,908
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
381
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Cougar's climate means for you
Cougar runs 53°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 231 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,908 heating and 381 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: Cougar, WA
In Cougar, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00451760, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Cougar averages 115.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 16.2 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 231 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 18. As for energy demand, 4,908 heating degree days and 381 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cougar scores 48/100 (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 Cougar, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cougar, Washington is 53°F. The warmest month averages 82°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Cougar get? ▼
Cougar receives 115.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 16.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cougar? ▼
Cougar has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cougar? ▼
Cougar has approximately 231 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cougar? ▼
Cougar has 4,908 heating degree days and 381 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 Cougar climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00451760 near Cougar.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00451760. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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