Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Forks, WA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 119.9"
- Annual precip
- 182d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Forks
Forks, 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
- 119.9"
- annual precipitation · 8" snow
- 182 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
60°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
119.9"
Annual Snow
7.9"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
119.9"
Plus 7.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Forks) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Forks area.
How Forks compares to every U.S. city
Forks'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 Forks
MethodologyZooming out from Forks'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 19.1" | 3.1" | 11.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 11.7" | 1.3" | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 14.3" | 0.5" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 9.4" | 0.1" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.1 |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 11.7" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 18.1" | 1.0" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 17.4" | 1.9" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 19.1"
Snow: 3.1"
23.0 days with precipitation
February 11.7"
Snow: 1.3"
20.2 days with precipitation
March 14.3"
Snow: 0.5"
23.2 days with precipitation
April 9.4"
Snow: 0.1"
20.4 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
15.9 days with precipitation
June 3.7"
15.7 days with precipitation
July 2.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
August 2.8"
9.4 days with precipitation
September 4.8"
11.5 days with precipitation
October 11.7"
18.7 days with precipitation
November 18.1"
Snow: 1.0"
23.2 days with precipitation
December 17.4"
Snow: 1.9"
23.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
182 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,384
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
56
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Forks's climate means for you
Forks runs 50°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 182 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,384 heating and 56 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: Forks, WA
An annual average temperature of 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 41°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Forks, Washington. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00452914 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Forks averages 119.9 inches of precipitation a year, with 7.9 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 182 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 25. As for energy demand, 5,384 heating degree days and 56 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Forks scores 48/100 (Moderate), 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 Forks, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Forks, Washington is 50°F. The warmest month averages 74°F (23°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Forks get? ▼
Forks receives 119.9 inches of precipitation annually, including 7.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Forks? ▼
Forks 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 Forks? ▼
Forks has approximately 182 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Forks? ▼
Forks has 5,384 heating degree days and 56 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 Forks climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00452914 near Forks.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00452914. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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