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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Leavenworth, WA Climate

Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score

47°F
Avg annual temp
54/100
Comfort score
25.7"
Annual precip
143d
Growing season

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

The climate verdict for Leavenworth

Leavenworth, Washington averages 47°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.

47°F
average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
54/100
comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
25.7"
annual precipitation · 80" snow
143 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

47°F (8°C)

Avg High

61°F

Avg Low

34°F

Annual Precip

25.7"

Annual Snow

80.2"

Comfort Score

54/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

54/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

47°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

25.7"

Plus 80.2" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Leavenworth) 54.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Leavenworth area.

How Leavenworth compares to every U.S. city

Leavenworth's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Leavenworth

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Leavenworth 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 34°F (1°C) 19°F (-7°C) 26°F (-3°C)
February 42°F (6°C) 21°F (-6°C) 32°F (0°C)
March 52°F (11°C) 26°F (-3°C) 39°F (4°C)
April 61°F (16°C) 32°F (0°C) 47°F (8°C)
May 71°F (22°C) 40°F (4°C) 55°F (13°C)
June 77°F (25°C) 46°F (8°C) 62°F (16°C)
July 87°F (31°C) 51°F (11°C) 69°F (21°C)
August 87°F (31°C) 50°F (10°C) 69°F (20°C)
September 78°F (26°C) 42°F (5°C) 60°F (15°C)
October 62°F (17°C) 33°F (1°C) 48°F (9°C)
November 44°F (7°C) 26°F (-3°C) 35°F (2°C)
December 34°F (1°C) 20°F (-7°C) 27°F (-3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 4.1"

Snow: 22.1"

14.0 days with precipitation

February 2.9"

Snow: 12.6"

10.6 days with precipitation

March 2.5"

Snow: 4.7"

9.3 days with precipitation

April 1.2"

7.0 days with precipitation

May 1.4"

6.7 days with precipitation

June 1.0"

5.6 days with precipitation

July 0.5"

2.8 days with precipitation

August 0.4"

2.4 days with precipitation

September 0.8"

4.0 days with precipitation

October 2.4"

Snow: 0.3"

8.9 days with precipitation

November 4.1"

Snow: 8.1"

13.7 days with precipitation

December 4.5"

Snow: 32.4"

14.0 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

September 30

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 10

50% probability date

Growing Season

143 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

6,806

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

381

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

January

What Leavenworth's climate means for you

Leavenworth runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.

  • Gardeners get about 143 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 6,806 heating and 381 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: Leavenworth, WA

Leavenworth, Washington runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 34°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00454572, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.

Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Leavenworth sees about 25.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 80.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 143 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 10 and the first fall freeze near September 30. On the energy side, 6,806 heating degree days and 381 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Leavenworth scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings January-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average temperature in Leavenworth, WA?
The average annual temperature in Leavenworth, Washington is 47°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 19°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Leavenworth get?
Leavenworth receives 25.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 80.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Leavenworth?
Leavenworth has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Leavenworth?
Leavenworth has approximately 143 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 10 and the first fall freeze around September 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Leavenworth?
Leavenworth has 6,806 heating degree days and 381 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 Leavenworth climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00454572 near Leavenworth.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00454572. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

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