Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Startup, WA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 68.3"
- Annual precip
- 193d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Startup
Startup, Washington averages 52°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 68.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 193 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
68.3"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
68.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Startup) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Startup area.
How Startup compares to every U.S. city
Startup's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Startup
MethodologyZooming out from Startup'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 | 47°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 8.9" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 5.9" | 10.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 6.8" | 7.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.9" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 5.0" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.5" | 0.0 | 2.3 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 7.1" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 9.8" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 8.4" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 8.9"
19.8 days with precipitation
February 5.9"
16.9 days with precipitation
March 6.8"
20.0 days with precipitation
April 5.9"
18.4 days with precipitation
May 5.0"
15.3 days with precipitation
June 3.8"
14.1 days with precipitation
July 1.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
August 1.7"
6.5 days with precipitation
September 3.5"
10.9 days with precipitation
October 7.1"
17.2 days with precipitation
November 9.8"
20.3 days with precipitation
December 8.4"
19.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
193 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,024
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
147
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Startup's climate means for you
Startup runs 52°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 193 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,024 heating and 147 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: Startup, WA
In Startup, Washington, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00458034, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Startup should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 68.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 193 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 15 and the first fall freeze near October 25. And on the energy front, 5,024 heating degree days and 147 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Startup scores 48/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for August-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Startup, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Startup, Washington is 52°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Startup get? ▼
Startup receives 68.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Startup? ▼
Startup has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Startup? ▼
Startup has approximately 193 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 15 and the first fall freeze around October 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Startup? ▼
Startup has 5,024 heating degree days and 147 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 Startup climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00458034 near Startup.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00458034. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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