Park climate1991–2020 climate normals870 m source elevationNASA POWER

Detailed seasonal shifts in temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric patterns.

Monthly Climate Normals for Gifford Pinchot National Forest: A 1991 to 2020 Data Profile

Name: Gifford Pinchot National Forest monthly climate normals
Creator: NASA POWER

Review established climate patterns at a representative coordinate within Gifford Pinchot National Forest. This dataset provides monthly averages for temperature, daily precipitation, relative humidity, wind speed, and daylight hours derived from NASA POWER measurements covering the 1991 to 2020 period. These records establish long-term baseline atmospheric conditions rather than current weather or forecasts for the entire landscape.

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Annual climate pattern

Evaluating average monthly temperature ranges alongside daily precipitation rates across the annual cycle

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Annual Climate Normals and Monthly Temperature Patterns

Average monthly temperatures span from sub-zero winter minimums to mid-summer maximums across the twelve-month cycle at the representative coordinate. Long-term climatology normals track average daily precipitation rates moving alongside these thermal variations based on NASA POWER data.

Mean temperatureAverage minimum–maximum rangePrecipitation

Annual mean: 6.6 °C
Warmest month: August
Coolest month: December
Wettest month: December

Twelve-month climate

Compare average temperature bounds, daily precipitation rates, humidity, wind, and calculated daylight across the calendar year.

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Weather by Month: Complete Twelve Month Climate Records

Long term climate data for Gifford Pinchot National Forest reveals how average minimum and maximum temperatures shift alongside daily precipitation rates throughout the year. Examining twelve distinct monthly records across humidity, wind speed, and calculated daylight offers a precise baseline for understanding regional environmental patterns.

	Mean temperature	Precipitation	Humidity	Wind speed	Daylight
January	-1.1 °C-11.8° to 7°	9.5 mm/day	95.3%	2.4 m/s	8.9 hours
February	-0.3 °C-10.7° to 7.9°	7.6 mm/day	92.4%	2.3 m/s	10.1 hours
March	2 °C-7.1° to 13.9°	7 mm/day	89.4%	2.1 m/s	11.7 hours
April	5 °C-3.9° to 18.9°	5.3 mm/day	84.5%	2 m/s	13.3 hours
May	9.2 °C-0.8° to 24.1°	3.3 mm/day	81.3%	2 m/s	14.8 hours
June	11.8 °C2.5° to 27.6°	2.4 mm/day	81.1%	2 m/s	15.5 hours
July	15.6 °C5.2° to 31.6°	0.7 mm/day	76%	1.8 m/s	15.2 hours
August	16.1 °C5.5° to 31.5°	0.9 mm/day	70.2%	1.8 m/s	13.9 hours
September	13.2 °C2.4° to 29.6°	2.4 mm/day	69.5%	1.9 m/s	12.3 hours
October	7.2 °C-2.9° to 21.4°	5.9 mm/day	81.2%	2 m/s	10.6 hours
November	2.1 °C-8.2° to 12°	10 mm/day	91.5%	2.2 m/s	9.2 hours
December	-1.3 °C-11.9° to 7°	10.4 mm/day	95.1%	2.4 m/s	8.5 hours

Calculated climate highlights

Comparing long-term averages for temperature, precipitation, humidity, wind, and daylight duration

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Monthly Climate Highlights and Calculated Annual Contrasts

Calculated monthly comparisons isolate the warmest, coolest, wettest, and driest periods derived from stored climatology records for Gifford Pinchot National Forest. These baseline normals summarize long-term average trends across multiple variables rather than representing daily weather extremes or observed meteorological events.

Warmest month: August16.1 °C
Coolest month: December-1.3 °C
Wettest month: December10.4 mm/day
Driest month: July0.7 mm/day
Most humid month: January95.3%
Windiest month: December2.4 m/s
Longest daylight: June15.5 hours

Interactive climate map

Compare National Park Climate Data Through an Interactive Global Map

Visit the MoriAtlas climate map to compare long-term monthly temperature and precipitation metrics across national parks. This visual interface helps you understand seasonal variations at specific protected area coordinates to deepen your knowledge of global park geography and environmental characteristics.

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Comparing Gifford Pinchot National Forest Climate Profiles With Other Protected Areas

Standardized monthly climate profiles allow structured comparison of annual temperature, precipitation rhythm, and daylight patterns across distinct protected landscapes. Examining multiple regions provides clear atmospheric contrast without assuming equivalent terrain or matching local conditions.