Climate Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Rainier Paradise RS, WA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 37/100
- Comfort score
- 116.4"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rainier Paradise RS
Rainier Paradise RS, Washington averages 38°F a year and scores 37/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 3% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 37/100
- comfort score, milder than 3% of U.S. cities
- 116.4"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (4°C)
Avg High
45°F
Avg Low
31°F
Annual Precip
116.4"
Comfort Score
37/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
116.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rainier Paradise RS) 37.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Rainier Paradise RS area.
How Rainier Paradise RS compares to every U.S. city
Rainier Paradise RS's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
37 Top 97% higher than 3% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rainier Paradise RS
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rainier Paradise RS'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 17.2" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 12.9" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 13.2" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 8.3" | 25.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1" | 17.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 11.3" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 18.2" | 24.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 18.9" | 29.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 17.2"
February 12.9"
March 13.2"
April 8.3"
May 5.1"
June 3.8"
July 1.4"
August 1.6"
September 4.4"
October 11.3"
November 18.2"
December 18.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
9,698
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
29
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Rainier Paradise RS's climate means for you
Rainier Paradise RS runs 38°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 9,698 heating and 29 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: Rainier Paradise RS, WA
In Rainier Paradise RS, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 45°F to a mean daily low of 31°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00456898, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Rainier Paradise RS should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 116.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. And on the energy front, 9,698 heating degree days and 29 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rainier Paradise RS scores 37/100 (Below Average), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, August-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Rainier Paradise RS, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rainier Paradise RS, Washington is 38°F. The warmest month averages 64°F (18°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Rainier Paradise RS get? ▼
Rainier Paradise RS receives 116.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rainier Paradise RS? ▼
Rainier Paradise RS has a climate comfort score of 37/100 (Below Average), milder than 3% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rainier Paradise RS? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Rainier Paradise RS.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rainier Paradise RS? ▼
Rainier Paradise RS has 9,698 heating degree days and 29 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 Rainier Paradise RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00456898 near Rainier Paradise RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00456898. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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