Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Skamania Fish Hatchery, WA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 83.3"
- Annual precip
- 176d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Skamania Fish Hatchery
Skamania Fish Hatchery, 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
- 83.3"
- annual precipitation · 6" snow
- 176 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
83.3"
Annual Snow
6.2"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
83.3"
Plus 6.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Skamania Fish Hatchery) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Skamania Fish Hatchery area.
How Skamania Fish Hatchery compares to every U.S. city
Skamania Fish Hatchery'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 Skamania Fish Hatchery
MethodologyZooming out from Skamania Fish Hatchery'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 11.1" | 2.1" | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 8.8" | 1.9" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 8.9" | 0.3" | 13.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 7.5" | 0.0" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.5 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.0 |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 2.1 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 7.8" | 0.0" | 4.4 | 0.1 |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 12.4" | 0.4" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 12.2" | 1.5" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 11.1"
Snow: 2.1"
19.7 days with precipitation
February 8.8"
Snow: 1.9"
17.1 days with precipitation
March 8.9"
Snow: 0.3"
20.2 days with precipitation
April 7.5"
19.2 days with precipitation
May 5.2"
14.9 days with precipitation
June 4.1"
11.7 days with precipitation
July 0.9"
5.0 days with precipitation
August 1.2"
4.6 days with precipitation
September 3.2"
8.3 days with precipitation
October 7.8"
15.3 days with precipitation
November 12.4"
Snow: 0.4"
19.8 days with precipitation
December 12.2"
Snow: 1.5"
21.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
176 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,316
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
181
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Skamania Fish Hatchery's climate means for you
Skamania Fish Hatchery runs 51°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 176 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,316 heating and 181 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: Skamania Fish Hatchery, WA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Skamania Fish Hatchery, Washington as a location with an annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00457696, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Skamania Fish Hatchery sees about 83.3 inches of precipitation a year, with 6.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 176 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 22. On the energy side, 5,316 heating degree days and 181 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Skamania Fish Hatchery scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 Skamania Fish Hatchery, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Skamania Fish Hatchery, Washington is 51°F. The warmest month averages 80°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Skamania Fish Hatchery get? ▼
Skamania Fish Hatchery receives 83.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 6.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Skamania Fish Hatchery? ▼
Skamania Fish Hatchery 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 Skamania Fish Hatchery? ▼
Skamania Fish Hatchery has approximately 176 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Skamania Fish Hatchery? ▼
Skamania Fish Hatchery has 5,316 heating degree days and 181 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 Skamania Fish Hatchery climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00457696 near Skamania Fish Hatchery.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00457696. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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