Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 48°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
MT Adams RS, WA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 48°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 130d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for MT Adams RS
MT Adams RS, Washington averages 48°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 48°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 130 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
48°F (9°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
48°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (MT Adams RS) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the MT Adams RS area.
How MT Adams RS compares to every U.S. city
MT Adams RS's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 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 MT Adams RS
MethodologyZooming out from MT Adams RS'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 | 39°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | N/A | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 15.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | N/A | 5.6 | 0.2 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 7.6 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 20.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 31°F (0°C) | N/A | 28.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
130 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,517
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
254
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What MT Adams RS's climate means for you
MT Adams RS runs 48°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 130 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,517 heating and 254 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: MT Adams RS, WA
In MT Adams RS, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 48°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 36°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00455659, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, MT Adams RS averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 130 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 18 and the first fall freeze near September 25. Turning to energy use, 6,517 heating degree days and 254 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, MT Adams RS scores 49/100 (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 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 MT Adams RS, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in MT Adams RS, Washington is 48°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does MT Adams RS get? ▼
MT Adams RS receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for MT Adams RS? ▼
MT Adams RS has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in MT Adams RS? ▼
MT Adams RS has approximately 130 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 18 and the first fall freeze around September 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in MT Adams RS? ▼
MT Adams RS has 6,517 heating degree days and 254 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 MT Adams RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00455659 near MT Adams RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00455659. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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