Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Longview, WA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 48.1"
- Annual precip
- 211d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Longview
Longview, Washington averages 53°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 48.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 211 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
48.1"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
48.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Longview) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Longview area.
How Longview compares to every U.S. city
Longview's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Longview
MethodologyZooming out from Longview'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 6.5" | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1" | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1" | 0.1 | 0.4 |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0" | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 1.4 |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 7.2" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 7.1" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 6.5"
23.9 days with precipitation
February 4.8"
19.6 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
21.4 days with precipitation
April 4.1"
19.3 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
13.6 days with precipitation
June 2.0"
11.3 days with precipitation
July 0.6"
4.7 days with precipitation
August 1.0"
5.2 days with precipitation
September 2.3"
8.6 days with precipitation
October 4.4"
17.4 days with precipitation
November 7.2"
22.8 days with precipitation
December 7.1"
24.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
211 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,545
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
243
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Longview's climate means for you
Longview runs 53°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 211 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,545 heating and 243 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: Longview, WA
Longview, Washington runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 43°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00454769, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Longview averages 48.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 211 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 8 and the first fall freeze near November 5. Turning to energy use, 4,545 heating degree days and 243 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Longview scores 68/100 (Good), 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 August-driven heat, and winter brings December-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 Longview, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Longview, Washington is 53°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Longview get? ▼
Longview receives 48.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Longview? ▼
Longview has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Longview? ▼
Longview has approximately 211 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 8 and the first fall freeze around November 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Longview? ▼
Longview has 4,545 heating degree days and 243 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 Longview climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00454769 near Longview.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00454769. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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