Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ellensburg Bowers Fld, WA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 9.2"
- Annual precip
- 162d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ellensburg Bowers Fld
Ellensburg Bowers Fld, Washington averages 50°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 9.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 162 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
62°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
9.2"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ellensburg Bowers Fld) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ellensburg Bowers Fld area.
How Ellensburg Bowers Fld compares to every U.S. city
Ellensburg Bowers Fld's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 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 Ellensburg Bowers Fld
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Ellensburg Bowers Fld captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8" | 22.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 0.8" | 19.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 1.7 | 1.2 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4" | 0.6 | 3.4 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 20.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5" | 27.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.2"
11.3 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
8.9 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
6.6 days with precipitation
May 0.9"
7.5 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
5.3 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
2.0 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
2.0 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
3.1 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
7.9 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
10.7 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
12.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 7
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
162 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,970
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
568
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Ellensburg Bowers Fld's climate means for you
Ellensburg Bowers Fld runs 50°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 162 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,970 heating and 568 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: Ellensburg Bowers Fld, WA
In Ellensburg Bowers Fld, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00024220, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Ellensburg Bowers Fld averages 9.2 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 162 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 7. Turning to energy use, 5,970 heating degree days and 568 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ellensburg Bowers Fld scores 44/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Ellensburg Bowers Fld, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ellensburg Bowers Fld, Washington is 50°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Ellensburg Bowers Fld get? ▼
Ellensburg Bowers Fld receives 9.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ellensburg Bowers Fld? ▼
Ellensburg Bowers Fld has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ellensburg Bowers Fld? ▼
Ellensburg Bowers Fld has approximately 162 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ellensburg Bowers Fld? ▼
Ellensburg Bowers Fld has 5,970 heating degree days and 568 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 Ellensburg Bowers Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024220 near Ellensburg Bowers Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024220. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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