Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Whitman Mission, WA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 15.4"
- Annual precip
- 152d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Whitman Mission
Whitman Mission, Washington averages 52°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 15.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 152 days
- frost-free 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
65°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
15.4"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Whitman Mission) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Whitman Mission area.
How Whitman Mission compares to every U.S. city
Whitman Mission's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Whitman Mission
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Whitman Mission, 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) | 27°F (-3°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7" | 23.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4" | 20.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 1.5" | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8" | 1.8 | 1.3 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 17.2 |
| August | 90°F (32°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 16.9 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 1.4 | 4.1 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3" | 12.6 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7" | 17.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7" | 23.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.7"
February 1.4"
March 1.7"
April 1.5"
May 1.8"
June 1.1"
July 0.4"
August 0.4"
September 0.7"
October 1.3"
November 1.7"
December 1.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
152 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,357
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
554
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Whitman Mission's climate means for you
Whitman Mission runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 152 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,357 heating and 554 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: Whitman Mission, WA
Whitman Mission, Washington runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 38°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00459200, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Whitman Mission averages 15.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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 2 and the first fall freeze near October 1. Turning to energy use, 5,357 heating degree days and 554 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Whitman Mission scores 54/100 (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, July-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 Whitman Mission, WA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Whitman Mission, Washington is 52°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 27°F (-3°C).
How much rain does Whitman Mission get? ▼
Whitman Mission receives 15.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Whitman Mission? ▼
Whitman Mission has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Whitman Mission? ▼
Whitman Mission has approximately 152 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 2 and the first fall freeze around October 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Whitman Mission? ▼
Whitman Mission has 5,357 heating degree days and 554 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 Whitman Mission climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00459200 near Whitman Mission.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00459200. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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