Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 50°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Quinault, WA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 50°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 151.4"
- Annual precip
- 217d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Quinault
Quinault, Washington averages 50°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 50°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 151.4"
- annual precipitation
- 217 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
50°F (10°C)
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
151.4"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
50°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
151.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Quinault) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Quinault area.
How Quinault compares to every U.S. city
Quinault's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 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 Quinault
MethodologyZooming out from Quinault'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 | 45°F (7°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 24.6" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 13.3" | 10.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 17.2" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 12.4" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 6.9" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 16.0" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 24.6" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 20.8" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 24.6"
21.4 days with precipitation
February 13.3"
20.9 days with precipitation
March 17.2"
23.5 days with precipitation
April 12.4"
19.1 days with precipitation
May 6.9"
15.0 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
12.8 days with precipitation
July 2.3"
7.3 days with precipitation
August 3.1"
9.1 days with precipitation
September 6.1"
12.3 days with precipitation
October 16.0"
18.2 days with precipitation
November 24.6"
22.0 days with precipitation
December 20.8"
21.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
217 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,527
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
70
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Quinault's climate means for you
Quinault runs 50°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 217 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,527 heating and 70 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: Quinault, WA
In Quinault, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 50°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 58°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00004237, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Quinault averages 151.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 217 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near November 10. Turning to energy use, 5,527 heating degree days and 70 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Quinault scores 48/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Quinault, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Quinault, Washington is 50°F. The warmest month averages 73°F (23°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (1°C).
How much rain does Quinault get? ▼
Quinault receives 151.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Quinault? ▼
Quinault has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Quinault? ▼
Quinault has approximately 217 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Quinault? ▼
Quinault has 5,527 heating degree days and 70 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 Quinault climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00004237 near Quinault.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004237. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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