Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hoquiam Bowerman, WA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 68.8"
- Annual precip
- 229d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hoquiam Bowerman
Hoquiam Bowerman, Washington averages 51°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 68.8"
- annual precipitation
- 229 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
68.8"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
68.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hoquiam Bowerman) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Hoquiam Bowerman area.
How Hoquiam Bowerman compares to every U.S. city
Hoquiam Bowerman'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 Hoquiam Bowerman
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Hoquiam Bowerman's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 48°F (9°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 10.9" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 6.7" | 5.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 7.7" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 6.9" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 10.9" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 10.5" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 10.9"
21.8 days with precipitation
February 6.7"
18.4 days with precipitation
March 7.7"
21.5 days with precipitation
April 5.3"
18.9 days with precipitation
May 3.0"
14.0 days with precipitation
June 2.0"
12.0 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
August 1.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
September 2.5"
10.0 days with precipitation
October 6.9"
16.9 days with precipitation
November 10.9"
21.6 days with precipitation
December 10.5"
21.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
229 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,114
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
26
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Hoquiam Bowerman's climate means for you
Hoquiam Bowerman runs 51°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 229 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,114 heating and 26 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: Hoquiam Bowerman, WA
An annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 45°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Hoquiam Bowerman, Washington. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00094225 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Hoquiam Bowerman receives roughly 68.8 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 229 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 30 and the first fall freeze near November 14. For energy use, 5,114 heating degree days and 26 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hoquiam Bowerman scores 48/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hoquiam Bowerman, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hoquiam Bowerman, Washington is 51°F. The warmest month averages 68°F (20°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Hoquiam Bowerman get? ▼
Hoquiam Bowerman receives 68.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hoquiam Bowerman? ▼
Hoquiam Bowerman 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 Hoquiam Bowerman? ▼
Hoquiam Bowerman has approximately 229 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 30 and the first fall freeze around November 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hoquiam Bowerman? ▼
Hoquiam Bowerman has 5,114 heating degree days and 26 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 Hoquiam Bowerman climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094225 near Hoquiam Bowerman.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094225. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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