Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Shelton Sanderson Fld, WA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 67.9"
- Annual precip
- 172d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Shelton Sanderson Fld
Shelton Sanderson Fld, Washington averages 51°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 67.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- 172 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
67.9"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
67.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Shelton Sanderson Fld) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Shelton Sanderson Fld area.
How Shelton Sanderson Fld compares to every U.S. city
Shelton Sanderson Fld's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Shelton Sanderson Fld
MethodologyShelton Sanderson Fld'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 | 47°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 11.1" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 6.7" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9" | 7.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6" | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 2.7 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 1.2" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5" | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 7.0" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 11.6" | 10.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 10.9" | 14.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 11.1"
20.4 days with precipitation
February 6.7"
17.2 days with precipitation
March 7.2"
19.9 days with precipitation
April 4.9"
16.3 days with precipitation
May 2.6"
12.5 days with precipitation
June 1.5"
8.5 days with precipitation
July 0.7"
3.9 days with precipitation
August 1.2"
5.2 days with precipitation
September 2.5"
8.8 days with precipitation
October 7.0"
15.0 days with precipitation
November 11.6"
19.6 days with precipitation
December 10.9"
20.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 16
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 27
50% probability date
Growing Season
172 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,082
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
150
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Shelton Sanderson Fld's climate means for you
Shelton Sanderson Fld runs 51°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 172 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 27 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,082 heating and 150 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: Shelton Sanderson Fld, WA
Shelton Sanderson Fld, Washington runs an annual average of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 41°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00094227, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Shelton Sanderson Fld sees about 67.9 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 172 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 27 and the first fall freeze near October 16. On the energy side, 5,082 heating degree days and 150 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Shelton Sanderson Fld scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Shelton Sanderson Fld, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Shelton Sanderson Fld, Washington is 51°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Shelton Sanderson Fld get? ▼
Shelton Sanderson Fld receives 67.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Shelton Sanderson Fld? ▼
Shelton Sanderson Fld has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Shelton Sanderson Fld? ▼
Shelton Sanderson Fld has approximately 172 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 27 and the first fall freeze around October 16.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Shelton Sanderson Fld? ▼
Shelton Sanderson Fld has 5,082 heating degree days and 150 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 Shelton Sanderson Fld climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00094227 near Shelton Sanderson Fld.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00094227. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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