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Elwha RS, WA Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Elwha RS, Washington has an average annual temperature of 49°F and a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 57.9", including 2.0" of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

49°F (9°C)

Avg High

57°F

Avg Low

41°F

Annual Precip

57.9"

Annual Snow

2.0"

Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

62/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

49°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

57.9"

Plus 2.0" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Elwha RS) 62.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Elwha RS area.

Warming context for Elwha RS

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Elwha RS captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 41°F (5°C) 33°F (0°C) 37°F (3°C)
February 44°F (7°C) 33°F (0°C) 38°F (3°C)
March 50°F (10°C) 35°F (2°C) 42°F (6°C)
April 56°F (13°C) 38°F (3°C) 47°F (8°C)
May 63°F (17°C) 43°F (6°C) 53°F (12°C)
June 67°F (20°C) 47°F (8°C) 57°F (14°C)
July 74°F (23°C) 51°F (10°C) 62°F (17°C)
August 75°F (24°C) 52°F (11°C) 63°F (17°C)
September 68°F (20°C) 48°F (9°C) 58°F (15°C)
October 56°F (13°C) 42°F (5°C) 49°F (9°C)
November 46°F (8°C) 36°F (2°C) 41°F (5°C)
December 41°F (5°C) 33°F (0°C) 37°F (3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 8.9"

Snow: 1.0"

17.8 days with precipitation

February 6.1"

Snow: 0.5"

15.4 days with precipitation

March 6.9"

Snow: 0.2"

18.2 days with precipitation

April 3.3"

13.8 days with precipitation

May 1.9"

11.5 days with precipitation

June 1.4"

9.5 days with precipitation

July 0.7"

4.9 days with precipitation

August 1.1"

4.8 days with precipitation

September 1.6"

8.0 days with precipitation

October 5.8"

15.0 days with precipitation

November 10.1"

Snow: 0.2"

18.6 days with precipitation

December 9.9"

Snow: 0.1"

18.4 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

November 3

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

April 9

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,008

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

81

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

August

Coldest Month

December

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Elwha RS, WA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Elwha RS, Washington as a location with an annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°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 USC00452548, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Elwha RS receives roughly 57.9 inches of precipitation each year, with 2.0 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near April 9 and the first fall freeze near November 3. For energy use, 6,008 heating degree days and 81 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Elwha RS scores 62/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows — shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for August-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Elwha RS, WA?
The average annual temperature in Elwha RS, Washington is 49°F. The warmest month averages 75°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Elwha RS get?
Elwha RS receives 57.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Elwha RS?
Elwha RS has a climate comfort score of 62/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Elwha RS?
Growing season data is not available for Elwha RS.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Elwha RS?
Elwha RS has 6,008 heating degree days and 81 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Elwha RS climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00452548. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00452548. For informational purposes only.

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