Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Snowden, WA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 152d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Snowden
Snowden, Washington averages 47°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 152 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
47°F (8°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Snowden) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Snowden area.
How Snowden compares to every U.S. city
Snowden's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Snowden
MethodologyZooming out from Snowden'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 | 38°F (3°C) | 26°F (-4°C) | 32°F (0°C) | N/A | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | N/A | 24.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | N/A | 20.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | N/A | 12.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | N/A | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 4.3 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.3 | 0.9 |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 38°F (3°C) | N/A | 18.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | N/A | 28.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
152 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,867
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
155
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Snowden's climate means for you
Snowden runs 47°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 152 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,867 heating and 155 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: Snowden, WA
Snowden, Washington runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 36°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 USC00457794, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Snowden should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs an uncharted amount, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 152 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 12 and the first fall freeze near October 11. And on the energy front, 6,867 heating degree days and 155 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Snowden scores 49/100 (Moderate), 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 Snowden, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Snowden, Washington is 47°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 25°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Snowden get? ▼
Snowden receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Snowden? ▼
Snowden has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Snowden? ▼
Snowden has approximately 152 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 12 and the first fall freeze around October 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Snowden? ▼
Snowden has 6,867 heating degree days and 155 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 Snowden climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00457794 near Snowden.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00457794. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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