Climate Comfort Score
64/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Satus Pass, WA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 64/100
- Comfort score
- 21.4"
- Annual precip
- 121d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Satus Pass
Satus Pass, Washington averages 47°F a year and scores 64/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 51% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 64/100
- comfort score, milder than 51% of U.S. cities
- 21.4"
- annual precipitation
- 121 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
21.4"
Comfort Score
64/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Satus Pass) 64.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Satus Pass area.
How Satus Pass compares to every U.S. city
Satus Pass's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
64 Top 49% higher than 51% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Satus Pass
MethodologyZooming out from Satus Pass'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 | 37°F (3°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 24.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3" | 23.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1" | 7.2 | 0.3 |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.8" | 2.2 | 1.4 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 9.3 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.1 | 9.4 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5" | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5" | 12.8 | 0.0 |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.6" | 21.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.3" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.6"
February 3.1"
March 2.3"
April 1.1"
May 1.1"
June 0.8"
July 0.2"
August 0.3"
September 0.5"
October 1.5"
November 2.6"
December 4.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
121 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,869
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
257
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Satus Pass's climate means for you
Satus Pass runs 47°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 121 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,869 heating and 257 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: Satus Pass, WA
In Satus Pass, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00457342, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Satus Pass receives roughly 21.4 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 121 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 2 and the first fall freeze near October 1. For energy use, 6,869 heating degree days and 257 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Satus Pass scores 64/100 (Good), 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 Satus Pass, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Satus Pass, Washington is 47°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 23°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Satus Pass get? ▼
Satus Pass receives 21.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Satus Pass? ▼
Satus Pass has a climate comfort score of 64/100 (Good), milder than 51% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Satus Pass? ▼
Satus Pass has approximately 121 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 2 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Satus Pass? ▼
Satus Pass has 6,869 heating degree days and 257 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 Satus Pass climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00457342 near Satus Pass.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00457342. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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