Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Pullman Moscow Rgnl, WA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 17.5"
- Annual precip
- 156d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Pullman Moscow Rgnl
Pullman Moscow Rgnl, Washington averages 49°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 17.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 156 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
17.5"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Pullman Moscow Rgnl) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Pullman Moscow Rgnl area.
How Pullman Moscow Rgnl compares to every U.S. city
Pullman Moscow Rgnl'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Pullman Moscow Rgnl
MethodologyPullman Moscow Rgnl's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 2.1" | 21.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6" | 20.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 8.3 |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 8.3 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7" | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1" | 15.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.1"
13.5 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
12.7 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
13.5 days with precipitation
April 1.8"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
10.4 days with precipitation
June 1.2"
7.4 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
2.9 days with precipitation
August 0.5"
3.5 days with precipitation
September 0.7"
4.6 days with precipitation
October 1.6"
8.8 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
12.7 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
13.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
156 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,253
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
284
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Pullman Moscow Rgnl's climate means for you
Pullman Moscow Rgnl runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,253 heating and 284 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: Pullman Moscow Rgnl, WA
An annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 39°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Pullman Moscow Rgnl, Washington. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00094129 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Pullman Moscow Rgnl should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 17.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 2. And on the energy front, 6,253 heating degree days and 284 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Pullman Moscow Rgnl scores 54/100 (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 Pullman Moscow Rgnl, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Pullman Moscow Rgnl, Washington is 49°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Pullman Moscow Rgnl get? ▼
Pullman Moscow Rgnl receives 17.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Pullman Moscow Rgnl? ▼
Pullman Moscow Rgnl 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 Pullman Moscow Rgnl? ▼
Pullman Moscow Rgnl has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Pullman Moscow Rgnl? ▼
Pullman Moscow Rgnl has 6,253 heating degree days and 284 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 Pullman Moscow Rgnl climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094129 near Pullman Moscow Rgnl.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094129. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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