Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Darrington RS, WA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 83.1"
- Annual precip
- 190d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Darrington RS
Darrington RS, Washington averages 50°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 83.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 190 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
83.1"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
83.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Darrington RS) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Darrington RS area.
How Darrington RS compares to every U.S. city
Darrington RS'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 Darrington RS
MethodologyZooming out from Darrington RS's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 40°F (5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 12.8" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 8.6" | 18.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 9.3" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7" | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4" | 0.3 | 1.3 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 8.5" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 13.2" | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 12.1" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 12.8"
February 8.6"
March 9.3"
April 5.6"
May 3.7"
June 2.9"
July 1.3"
August 1.7"
September 3.4"
October 8.5"
November 13.2"
December 12.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
190 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,809
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
219
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Darrington RS's climate means for you
Darrington RS runs 50°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 190 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,809 heating and 219 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: Darrington RS, WA
Darrington RS, Washington runs an annual average of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 41°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 USC00451992, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Darrington RS averages 83.1 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 190 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 23. As for energy demand, 5,809 heating degree days and 219 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Darrington RS scores 48/100 (Moderate), 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 August-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 Darrington RS, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Darrington RS, Washington is 50°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Darrington RS get? ▼
Darrington RS receives 83.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Darrington RS? ▼
Darrington RS 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 Darrington RS? ▼
Darrington RS has approximately 190 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Darrington RS? ▼
Darrington RS has 5,809 heating degree days and 219 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 Darrington RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00451992 near Darrington RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00451992. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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