Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Big Bar, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 35.8"
- Annual precip
- 198d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Big Bar
Big Bar, California averages 57°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 35.8"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 198 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
35.8"
Annual Snow
2.7"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
35.8"
Plus 2.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Big Bar) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Big Bar area.
How Big Bar compares to every U.S. city
Big Bar's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Big Bar
MethodologyZooming out from Big Bar'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 6.4" | 0.7" | 14.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4" | 0.4" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6" | 0.3" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 0.6 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 5.4 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.9 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.2 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.0 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 18.0 |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 2.2 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2" | 0.2" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 7.2" | 1.1" | 14.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 6.4"
Snow: 0.7"
15.8 days with precipitation
February 5.4"
Snow: 0.4"
13.7 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
Snow: 0.3"
14.3 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
10.5 days with precipitation
May 1.7"
7.1 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
3.5 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
1.2 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
0.9 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
1.9 days with precipitation
October 2.2"
5.1 days with precipitation
November 4.2"
Snow: 0.2"
12.6 days with precipitation
December 7.2"
Snow: 1.1"
14.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 31
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
198 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,868
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
888
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Big Bar's climate means for you
Big Bar runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 198 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,868 heating and 888 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: Big Bar, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Big Bar, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 42°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00040738, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Big Bar averages 35.8 inches of precipitation annually, with 2.7 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 198 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 16 and the first fall freeze near October 31. Turning to energy use, 3,868 heating degree days and 888 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Big Bar scores 83/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Big Bar, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Big Bar, California is 57°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Big Bar get? ▼
Big Bar receives 35.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 2.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Big Bar? ▼
Big Bar has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Big Bar? ▼
Big Bar has approximately 198 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 16 and the first fall freeze around October 31.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Big Bar? ▼
Big Bar has 3,868 heating degree days and 888 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 Big Bar climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00040738 near Big Bar.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00040738. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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