Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Seattle Sand PT Wsfo, WA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 37.8"
- Annual precip
- 260d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Seattle Sand PT Wsfo
Seattle Sand PT Wsfo, Washington averages 53°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 37.8"
- annual precipitation · 4" snow
- 260 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
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
37.8"
Annual Snow
3.8"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
37.8"
Plus 3.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Seattle Sand PT Wsfo) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Seattle Sand PT Wsfo area.
How Seattle Sand PT Wsfo compares to every U.S. city
Seattle Sand PT Wsfo's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Seattle Sand PT Wsfo
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Seattle Sand PT Wsfo'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 | 47°F (9°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1" | 0.9" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5" | 1.0" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8" | 0.2" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.5" | 1.7" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.1"
Snow: 0.9"
18.5 days with precipitation
February 3.5"
Snow: 1.0"
15.7 days with precipitation
March 3.9"
18.0 days with precipitation
April 3.0"
15.6 days with precipitation
May 2.2"
12.2 days with precipitation
June 1.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
July 0.8"
5.4 days with precipitation
August 1.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
September 1.7"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
14.5 days with precipitation
November 5.8"
Snow: 0.2"
18.6 days with precipitation
December 5.5"
Snow: 1.7"
19.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
260 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,483
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
211
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Seattle Sand PT Wsfo's climate means for you
Seattle Sand PT Wsfo runs 53°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 260 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,483 heating and 211 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: Seattle Sand PT Wsfo, WA
Based on station USW00094290 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Seattle Sand PT Wsfo, Washington averages 53°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Seattle Sand PT Wsfo averages 37.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 3.8 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 260 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 8 and the first fall freeze near November 23. As for energy demand, 4,483 heating degree days and 211 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Seattle Sand PT Wsfo scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Seattle Sand PT Wsfo, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Seattle Sand PT Wsfo, Washington is 53°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Seattle Sand PT Wsfo get? ▼
Seattle Sand PT Wsfo receives 37.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Seattle Sand PT Wsfo? ▼
Seattle Sand PT Wsfo has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Seattle Sand PT Wsfo? ▼
Seattle Sand PT Wsfo has approximately 260 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 8 and the first fall freeze around November 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Seattle Sand PT Wsfo? ▼
Seattle Sand PT Wsfo has 4,483 heating degree days and 211 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 Seattle Sand PT Wsfo climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094290 near Seattle Sand PT Wsfo.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094290. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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