Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Packwood, WA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 58.4"
- Annual precip
- 161d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Packwood
Packwood, Washington averages 51°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 58.4"
- annual precipitation · 32" snow
- 161 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 (10°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
58.4"
Annual Snow
31.5"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.4"
Plus 31.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Packwood) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Packwood area.
How Packwood compares to every U.S. city
Packwood'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 Packwood
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Packwood'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 8.9" | 13.4" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 6.0" | 2.6" | 15.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 6.1" | 3.3" | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 0.4" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 5.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 9.4" | 2.5" | 10.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 9.2" | 9.3" | 16.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 8.9"
Snow: 13.4"
19.8 days with precipitation
February 6.0"
Snow: 2.6"
16.1 days with precipitation
March 6.1"
Snow: 3.3"
19.9 days with precipitation
April 4.0"
Snow: 0.4"
17.8 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
14.4 days with precipitation
June 2.0"
10.9 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
August 0.8"
4.2 days with precipitation
September 2.3"
7.5 days with precipitation
October 6.0"
15.3 days with precipitation
November 9.4"
Snow: 2.5"
19.6 days with precipitation
December 9.2"
Snow: 9.3"
19.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
161 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,482
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
200
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Packwood's climate means for you
Packwood runs 51°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 161 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,482 heating and 200 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: Packwood, WA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Packwood, Washington as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00456262, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Packwood averages 58.4 inches of precipitation annually, with 31.5 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 161 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 30 and the first fall freeze near October 8. Turning to energy use, 5,482 heating degree days and 200 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Packwood scores 49/100 (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 July-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 Packwood, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Packwood, Washington is 51°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Packwood get? ▼
Packwood receives 58.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 31.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Packwood? ▼
Packwood 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 Packwood? ▼
Packwood has approximately 161 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 30 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Packwood? ▼
Packwood has 5,482 heating degree days and 200 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 Packwood climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00456262 near Packwood.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00456262. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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