Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Balch Pwr House, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 28.6"
- Annual precip
- 292d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Balch Pwr House
Balch Pwr House, California averages 62°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 28.6"
- precipitation, annual total
- 292 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
52°F
Annual Precip
28.6"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
28.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Balch Pwr House) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Balch Pwr House area.
How Balch Pwr House compares to every U.S. city
Balch Pwr House's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
92 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Balch Pwr House
MethodologyZooming out from Balch Pwr House'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6" | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 26.0 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 26.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 17.6 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 3.0 |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.5"
February 4.9"
March 5.0"
April 2.6"
May 1.4"
June 0.4"
July 0.2"
August 0.1"
September 0.2"
October 1.4"
November 2.1"
December 4.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
292 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,898
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,806
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Balch Pwr House's climate means for you
Balch Pwr House runs 62°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 292 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,898 heating and 1,806 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: Balch Pwr House, CA
Based on station USC00040449 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Balch Pwr House, California averages 62°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 52°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Balch Pwr House sees about 28.6 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 292 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 23 and the first fall freeze near December 12. On the energy side, 2,898 heating degree days and 1,806 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Balch Pwr House scores 92/100 (Excellent), 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 Balch Pwr House, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Balch Pwr House, California is 62°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (4°C).
How much rain does Balch Pwr House get? ▼
Balch Pwr House receives 28.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Balch Pwr House? ▼
Balch Pwr House has a climate comfort score of 92/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Balch Pwr House? ▼
Balch Pwr House has approximately 292 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 23 and the first fall freeze around December 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Balch Pwr House? ▼
Balch Pwr House has 2,898 heating degree days and 1,806 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Balch Pwr House climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00040449 near Balch Pwr House.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00040449. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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