Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 70°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 70°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 4.3"
- Annual precip
- 286d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Baker
Baker, California averages 70°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 70°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 4.3"
- yearly precipitation total
- 286 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
70°F (21°C)
Avg High
86°F
Avg Low
55°F
Annual Precip
4.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
70°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Baker) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Baker area.
How Baker compares to every U.S. city
Baker's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Baker
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Baker captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.
- 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 | 63°F (17°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 4.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 1.4 |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| May | 93°F (34°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.6 |
| June | 104°F (40°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| July | 110°F (43°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 94°F (34°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 31.0 |
| August | 108°F (42°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 92°F (33°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 30.8 |
| September | 101°F (38°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.0 |
| October | 87°F (31°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.5 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.2 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 13.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 0.5"
3.0 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
4.7 days with precipitation
March 0.4"
1.8 days with precipitation
April 0.1"
1.6 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
0.5 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.6 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
1.2 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
1.4 days with precipitation
October 0.2"
1.5 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
1.6 days with precipitation
December 0.6"
2.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
286 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,823
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
3,789
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Baker's climate means for you
Baker runs 70°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 286 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,823 heating and 3,789 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: Baker, CA
An annual average temperature of 70°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 86°F to a mean daily low of 55°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Baker, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00040436 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 Baker should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 4.3 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 286 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 14 and the first fall freeze near November 27. And on the energy front, 1,823 heating degree days and 3,789 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Baker scores 77/100 (Good), 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 Baker, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Baker, California is 70°F. The warmest month averages 110°F (43°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Baker get? ▼
Baker receives 4.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Baker? ▼
Baker has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Baker? ▼
Baker has approximately 286 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 14 and the first fall freeze around November 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Baker? ▼
Baker has 1,823 heating degree days and 3,789 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Baker climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00040436 near Baker.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00040436. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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