Climate Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Blue Canyon, CA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 48/100
- Comfort score
- 62.4"
- Annual precip
- 184d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Blue Canyon
Blue Canyon, California averages 52°F a year and scores 48/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 48/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 62.4"
- annual precipitation
- 184 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
59°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
62.4"
Comfort Score
48/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
62.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Blue Canyon) 48.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Blue Canyon area.
How Blue Canyon compares to every U.S. city
Blue Canyon's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
48 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Blue Canyon
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Blue Canyon'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 | 47°F (8°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 10.6" | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 10.1" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 8.9" | 13.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 5.1" | 9.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 7.2" | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 10.9" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 10.6"
11.5 days with precipitation
February 10.1"
12.1 days with precipitation
March 8.9"
12.9 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
11.0 days with precipitation
May 4.1"
7.7 days with precipitation
June 1.1"
2.8 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.0 days with precipitation
September 0.6"
2.1 days with precipitation
October 3.6"
5.2 days with precipitation
November 7.2"
9.4 days with precipitation
December 10.9"
13.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
184 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,213
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
552
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
February
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50% | 5.4 | N/A | N/A |
| February | 59% | 6.2 | N/A | N/A |
| March | 57% | 6.1 | N/A | N/A |
| April | 50% | 5.7 | N/A | N/A |
| May | 49% | 4.9 | N/A | N/A |
| June | 38% | 4.8 | N/A | N/A |
| July | 33% | 4.2 | N/A | N/A |
| August | 32% | 4.7 | 90% | 1% |
| September | 35% | 4.9 | 80% | 8% |
| October | 43% | 5.2 | N/A | N/A |
| November | 50% | 5.6 | N/A | N/A |
| December | 49% | 5.7 | N/A | N/A |
What Blue Canyon's climate means for you
Blue Canyon runs 52°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in February.
- Gardeners get about 184 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,213 heating and 552 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: Blue Canyon, CA
In Blue Canyon, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 59°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00023225, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Blue Canyon should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 62.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 184 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near November 4. And on the energy front, 5,213 heating degree days and 552 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Blue Canyon scores 48/100 (Moderate), 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, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and February-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 Blue Canyon, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Blue Canyon, California is 52°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Blue Canyon get? ▼
Blue Canyon receives 62.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Blue Canyon? ▼
Blue Canyon has a climate comfort score of 48/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Blue Canyon? ▼
Blue Canyon has approximately 184 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around November 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Blue Canyon? ▼
Blue Canyon has 5,213 heating degree days and 552 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 Blue Canyon climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023225 near Blue Canyon.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023225. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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