Climate Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Bridgeport, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 42/100
- Comfort score
- 10.2"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Bridgeport
Bridgeport, California averages 44°F a year and scores 42/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 7% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 42/100
- comfort score, milder than 7% of U.S. cities
- 10.2"
- annual precipitation · 32" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
26°F
Annual Precip
10.2"
Annual Snow
31.9"
Comfort Score
42/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.2"
Plus 31.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Bridgeport) 42.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Bridgeport area.
How Bridgeport compares to every U.S. city
Bridgeport's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
42 Top 93% higher than 7% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Bridgeport
MethodologyZooming out from Bridgeport'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 | 43°F (6°C) | 10°F (-12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0" | 7.4" | 30.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5" | 8.2" | 27.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.9" | 3.9" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 0.6" | 2.4" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 0.7" | 0.8" | 18.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.4" | 0.1" | 5.5 | 0.8 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 4.5 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 15.3 | 0.3 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.7" | 0.3" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 17°F (-8°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 0.8" | 1.5" | 28.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5" | 7.3" | 30.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.0"
Snow: 7.4"
5.1 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
Snow: 8.2"
5.4 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
Snow: 3.9"
4.5 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
Snow: 2.4"
3.2 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
Snow: 0.8"
3.6 days with precipitation
June 0.4"
Snow: 0.1"
1.8 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
2.8 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
2.5 days with precipitation
September 0.2"
2.0 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
Snow: 0.3"
2.2 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
Snow: 1.5"
2.6 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 7.3"
4.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,567
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
68
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Bridgeport's climate means for you
Bridgeport runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 7,567 heating and 68 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: Bridgeport, CA
Based on station USC00041072 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Bridgeport, California averages 44°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 26°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January 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. Bridgeport sees about 10.2 inches of precipitation a year, with 31.9 inches typically falling as snow. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. On the energy side, 7,567 heating degree days and 68 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Bridgeport scores 42/100 (Moderate), 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 January-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 Bridgeport, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Bridgeport, California is 44°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 10°F (-12°C).
How much rain does Bridgeport get? ▼
Bridgeport receives 10.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 31.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Bridgeport? ▼
Bridgeport has a climate comfort score of 42/100 (Moderate), milder than 7% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Bridgeport? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Bridgeport.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Bridgeport? ▼
Bridgeport has 7,567 heating degree days and 68 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 Bridgeport climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00041072 near Bridgeport.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00041072. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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