Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Glenwood, WA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 29.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Glenwood
Glenwood, Washington averages 47°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 29.8"
- annual precipitation · 65" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
29.8"
Annual Snow
65.3"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.8"
Plus 65.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Glenwood) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Glenwood area.
How Glenwood compares to every U.S. city
Glenwood's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Glenwood
MethodologyZooming out from Glenwood'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 | 41°F (5°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 5.3" | 22.2" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5" | 7.1" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 3.1" | 6.0" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3" | 0.1" | 19.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 12.8 | 0.5 |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 5.3 | 0.9 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 5.4 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 5.8 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 11.1 | 1.1 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8" | 0.3" | 20.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2" | 6.2" | 21.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 6.1" | 23.4" | 26.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.3"
Snow: 22.2"
13.2 days with precipitation
February 3.5"
Snow: 7.1"
9.5 days with precipitation
March 3.1"
Snow: 6.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 0.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
5.9 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
3.4 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.3 days with precipitation
August 0.5"
1.2 days with precipitation
September 0.9"
2.9 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
Snow: 0.3"
6.7 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
Snow: 6.2"
11.4 days with precipitation
December 6.1"
Snow: 23.4"
13.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,804
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
136
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Glenwood's climate means for you
Glenwood runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 6,804 heating and 136 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: Glenwood, WA
In Glenwood, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 32°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00453184, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Glenwood receives roughly 29.8 inches of precipitation each year, with 65.3 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 6,804 heating degree days and 136 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Glenwood scores 57/100 (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, July-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 Glenwood, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Glenwood, Washington is 47°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Glenwood get? ▼
Glenwood receives 29.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 65.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Glenwood? ▼
Glenwood has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Glenwood? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Glenwood.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Glenwood? ▼
Glenwood has 6,804 heating degree days and 136 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 Glenwood climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00453184 near Glenwood.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00453184. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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