Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 42°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stampede Pass, WA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 42°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 85.0"
- Annual precip
- 156d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stampede Pass
Stampede Pass, Washington averages 42°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 42°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 85.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- 156 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
42°F (6°C)
Avg High
49°F
Avg Low
36°F
Annual Precip
85.0"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
42°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
85.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stampede Pass) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Stampede Pass area.
How Stampede Pass compares to every U.S. city
Stampede Pass's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Stampede Pass
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Stampede Pass'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 11.7" | 27.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 7.9" | 26.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 8.8" | 25.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 6.5" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3" | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 9.0" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 13.7" | 22.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 12.6" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 11.7"
20.0 days with precipitation
February 7.9"
17.6 days with precipitation
March 8.8"
19.4 days with precipitation
April 6.5"
19.7 days with precipitation
May 4.7"
16.6 days with precipitation
June 3.3"
14.3 days with precipitation
July 1.3"
7.2 days with precipitation
August 1.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
September 4.0"
9.2 days with precipitation
October 9.0"
16.3 days with precipitation
November 13.7"
20.5 days with precipitation
December 12.6"
19.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
156 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
8,316
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
100
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Stampede Pass's climate means for you
Stampede Pass runs 42°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 156 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 8,316 heating and 100 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: Stampede Pass, WA
An annual average temperature of 42°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 49°F to a mean daily low of 36°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Stampede Pass, Washington. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USW00024237 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Stampede Pass averages 85.0 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 156 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 14 and the first fall freeze near October 17. Turning to energy use, 8,316 heating degree days and 100 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stampede Pass scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 Stampede Pass, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stampede Pass, Washington is 42°F. The warmest month averages 69°F (21°C) and the coldest averages 24°F (-4°C).
How much rain does Stampede Pass get? ▼
Stampede Pass receives 85.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stampede Pass? ▼
Stampede Pass has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Stampede Pass? ▼
Stampede Pass has approximately 156 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 14 and the first fall freeze around October 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stampede Pass? ▼
Stampede Pass has 8,316 heating degree days and 100 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 Stampede Pass climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024237 near Stampede Pass.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024237. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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