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Borrego Desert Park, CA Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Borrego Desert Park, California has an average annual temperature of 74°F and a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 5.2". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

74°F (23°C)

Avg High

88°F

Avg Low

60°F

Annual Precip

5.2"

Annual Snow

0.0"

Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

74°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

5.2"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Borrego Desert Park) 72.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Borrego Desert Park area.

Warming context for Borrego Desert Park

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Borrego Desert Park captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 70°F (21°C) 46°F (8°C) 58°F (14°C)
February 72°F (22°C) 47°F (9°C) 60°F (15°C)
March 79°F (26°C) 52°F (11°C) 65°F (19°C)
April 85°F (30°C) 56°F (13°C) 71°F (21°C)
May 93°F (34°C) 62°F (17°C) 78°F (25°C)
June 103°F (39°C) 70°F (21°C) 86°F (30°C)
July 107°F (42°C) 77°F (25°C) 92°F (34°C)
August 107°F (42°C) 78°F (25°C) 92°F (33°C)
September 101°F (38°C) 72°F (22°C) 86°F (30°C)
October 90°F (32°C) 62°F (17°C) 76°F (24°C)
November 78°F (26°C) 52°F (11°C) 65°F (18°C)
December 69°F (20°C) 45°F (7°C) 57°F (14°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 1.2"

4.0 days with precipitation

February 1.2"

4.1 days with precipitation

March 0.6"

3.1 days with precipitation

April 0.2"

1.4 days with precipitation

May 0.1"

0.7 days with precipitation

June 0.0"

0.1 days with precipitation

July 0.3"

1.1 days with precipitation

August 0.3"

1.2 days with precipitation

September 0.1"

1.0 days with precipitation

October 0.2"

0.7 days with precipitation

November 0.2"

1.4 days with precipitation

December 0.8"

3.4 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

January 1

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

January 10

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

880

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

4,122

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Borrego Desert Park, CA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Borrego Desert Park, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 74°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 88°F to a mean daily low of 60°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00040983, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Borrego Desert Park receives roughly 5.2 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near January 10 and the first fall freeze near January 1. For energy use, 880 heating degree days and 4,122 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Borrego Desert Park scores 72/100 (Good), 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 Borrego Desert Park, CA?
The average annual temperature in Borrego Desert Park, California is 74°F. The warmest month averages 107°F (42°C) and the coldest averages 45°F (7°C).
How much rain does Borrego Desert Park get?
Borrego Desert Park receives 5.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Borrego Desert Park?
Borrego Desert Park has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Borrego Desert Park?
Growing season data is not available for Borrego Desert Park.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Borrego Desert Park?
Borrego Desert Park has 880 heating degree days and 4,122 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Borrego Desert Park climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00040983. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00040983. For informational purposes only.

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