Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bishop, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 4.8"
- Annual precip
- 169d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bishop
Bishop, California averages 57°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 4.8"
- annual precipitation
- 169 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
76°F
Avg Low
38°F
Annual Precip
4.8"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bishop) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Bishop area.
How Bishop compares to every U.S. city
Bishop's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bishop
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Bishop's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 24°F (-5°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9" | 23.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 0.6" | 17.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2" | 8.3 | 0.5 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2" | 1.1 | 6.2 |
| June | 94°F (34°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.1 | 20.8 |
| July | 100°F (38°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 29.5 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 29.1 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.2 | 16.6 |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.3" | 6.9 | 1.4 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.3" | 23.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 0.7" | 29.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.1"
3.8 days with precipitation
February 0.9"
3.9 days with precipitation
March 0.6"
2.9 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
1.7 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
2.3 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.2 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
1.8 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
1.2 days with precipitation
October 0.3"
1.4 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
1.6 days with precipitation
December 0.7"
3.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
169 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,001
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,212
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48% | 7.5 | 74% | 11% |
| February | 40% | 8.7 | 71% | 11% |
| March | 31% | 9.8 | 76% | 6% |
| April | 27% | 9.6 | 79% | 4% |
| May | 25% | 8.6 | 84% | 4% |
| June | 22% | 8.0 | 93% | 1% |
| July | 25% | 7.9 | 92% | 0% |
| August | 26% | 7.6 | 93% | 1% |
| September | 28% | 7.6 | 90% | 2% |
| October | 35% | 7.6 | 85% | 5% |
| November | 43% | 6.8 | 81% | 7% |
| December | 48% | 6.8 | 75% | 12% |
What Bishop's climate means for you
Bishop runs 57°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 169 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,001 heating and 1,212 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: Bishop, CA
In Bishop, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 38°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00023157, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Bishop averages 4.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 169 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near October 15. Turning to energy use, 4,001 heating degree days and 1,212 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bishop scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Bishop, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bishop, California is 57°F. The warmest month averages 100°F (38°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Bishop get? ▼
Bishop receives 4.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bishop? ▼
Bishop has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bishop? ▼
Bishop has approximately 169 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around October 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bishop? ▼
Bishop has 4,001 heating degree days and 1,212 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 Bishop climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023157 near Bishop.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023157. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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