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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Cottage Lake, WA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 80°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 33°F), with roughly 58 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Cottage Lake right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Cottage Lake climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
46°
34°
Feb
46°
33°
Mar
52°
34°
Apr
55°
38°
May
66°
46°
Jun
70°
50°
Jul
80°
56°
Aug
78°
57°
Sep
70°
52°
Oct
60°
44°
Nov
50°
37°
Dec
48°
36°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Cottage Lake today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Cottage Lake today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Cottage Lake today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Cottage Lake and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Cottage Lake?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Cottage Lake forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Cottage Lake?
July is typically the warmest month in Cottage Lake, with average highs around 80°F.
How cold does Cottage Lake get?
The coldest month in Cottage Lake is February, when overnight lows average about 33°F.
How much rain does Cottage Lake get?
Cottage Lake sees roughly 58 in of precipitation a year, with December usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

NWSNational Weather Service
Open model · shown above ✓AWAccuWeather
Closed model · open ↗↗TWCThe Weather Channel
Closed model · open ↗↗

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