Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Darrington, WA Climate
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- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 83.0"
- Annual precip
- 192d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Darrington
Darrington, Washington averages 50°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 83.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 192 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
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
83.0"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
83.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Darrington) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Darrington area.
How Darrington compares to every U.S. city
Darrington'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
MethodologyDarrington'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 12.8" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 8.1" | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 8.7" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 9.2" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 13.7" | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 11.3" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 12.8"
20.3 days with precipitation
February 8.1"
18.1 days with precipitation
March 8.7"
22.0 days with precipitation
April 5.5"
17.8 days with precipitation
May 3.5"
14.6 days with precipitation
June 2.9"
14.2 days with precipitation
July 1.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
August 1.7"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
October 9.2"
17.3 days with precipitation
November 13.7"
20.3 days with precipitation
December 11.3"
20.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
192 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,664
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
126
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Darrington's climate means for you
Darrington runs 50°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 192 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,664 heating and 126 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, WA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Darrington, Washington as a location with an annual average temperature of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00004223, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Darrington should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 83.0 inches, predominantly as rainfall. 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 16 and the first fall freeze near October 25. And on the energy front, 5,664 heating degree days and 126 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 scores 48/100 (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 Darrington, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Darrington, Washington is 50°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Darrington get? ▼
Darrington receives 83.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Darrington? ▼
Darrington 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? ▼
Darrington has approximately 192 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Darrington? ▼
Darrington has 5,664 heating degree days and 126 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 climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00004223 near Darrington.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004223. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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