Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
The Dalles Muni, WA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 13.7"
- Annual precip
- 198d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for The Dalles Muni
The Dalles Muni, Washington averages 54°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 13.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 198 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
13.7"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (The Dalles Muni) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the The Dalles Muni area.
How The Dalles Muni compares to every U.S. city
The Dalles Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for The Dalles Muni
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For The Dalles Muni, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8" | 2.3 | 0.1 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8" | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 14.9 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 15.0 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1" | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 2.0" | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7" | 16.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.4"
14.1 days with precipitation
February 1.6"
11.3 days with precipitation
March 1.2"
10.8 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
7.9 days with precipitation
May 0.8"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
3.8 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
1.5 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.7 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
2.7 days with precipitation
October 1.1"
8.3 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
13.1 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
13.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
198 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,677
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
830
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What The Dalles Muni's climate means for you
The Dalles Muni runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 198 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,677 heating and 830 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: The Dalles Muni, WA
Based on station USW00024219 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, The Dalles Muni, Washington averages 54°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 44°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, The Dalles Muni averages 13.7 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 198 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 11 and the first fall freeze near October 26. Turning to energy use, 4,677 heating degree days and 830 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, The Dalles Muni scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in The Dalles Muni, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in The Dalles Muni, Washington is 54°F. The warmest month averages 88°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does The Dalles Muni get? ▼
The Dalles Muni receives 13.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for The Dalles Muni? ▼
The Dalles Muni has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in The Dalles Muni? ▼
The Dalles Muni has approximately 198 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 11 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in The Dalles Muni? ▼
The Dalles Muni has 4,677 heating degree days and 830 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 The Dalles Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024219 near The Dalles Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024219. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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