Climate Comfort Score
69/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Vancouver, WA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 69/100
- Comfort score
- 42.3"
- Annual precip
- 175d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Vancouver
Vancouver, Washington averages 51°F a year and scores 69/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 69/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 42.3"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 175 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
42.3"
Annual Snow
0.8"
Comfort Score
69/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.3"
Plus 0.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Vancouver) 69.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Vancouver area.
How Vancouver compares to every U.S. city
Vancouver's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
69 Top 34% higher than 66% 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 Vancouver
MethodologyZooming out from Vancouver'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 | 45°F (7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 6.0" | 0.5" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1" | 0.1" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.3 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 6.3" | 0.0" | 8.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 6.8" | 0.2" | 14.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.0"
Snow: 0.5"
19.8 days with precipitation
February 4.1"
Snow: 0.1"
15.9 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
18.4 days with precipitation
April 3.6"
17.0 days with precipitation
May 2.8"
13.9 days with precipitation
June 1.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
August 0.6"
3.9 days with precipitation
September 1.6"
7.8 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
13.6 days with precipitation
November 6.3"
19.2 days with precipitation
December 6.8"
Snow: 0.2"
20.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 26
50% probability date
Growing Season
175 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,295
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
192
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Vancouver's climate means for you
Vancouver runs 51°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 175 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 26 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,295 heating and 192 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: Vancouver, WA
An annual average temperature of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 41°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Vancouver, Washington. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00458773 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Vancouver should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 42.3 inches, with 0.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 175 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 26 and the first fall freeze near October 18. And on the energy front, 5,295 heating degree days and 192 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Vancouver scores 69/100 (Good), 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 Vancouver, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Vancouver, Washington is 51°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Vancouver get? ▼
Vancouver receives 42.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Vancouver? ▼
Vancouver has a climate comfort score of 69/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Vancouver? ▼
Vancouver has approximately 175 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 26 and the first fall freeze around October 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Vancouver? ▼
Vancouver has 5,295 heating degree days and 192 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 Vancouver climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00458773 near Vancouver.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00458773. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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