Climate Comfort Score
74/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Burbank Glendale Pasadena, CA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 74/100
- Comfort score
- 13.9"
- Annual precip
- -3d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Burbank Glendale Pasadena
Burbank Glendale Pasadena, California averages 65°F a year and scores 74/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 71% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 74/100
- comfort score, milder than 71% of U.S. cities
- 13.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- -3 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
13.9"
Comfort Score
74/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Burbank Glendale Pasadena) 74.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Burbank Glendale Pasadena area.
How Burbank Glendale Pasadena compares to every U.S. city
Burbank Glendale Pasadena's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
74 Top 29% higher than 71% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Burbank Glendale Pasadena
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Burbank Glendale Pasadena, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0" | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 1.7 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.0 |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.2 |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 11.3 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.0"
4.9 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
6.4 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
5.0 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
2.8 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
1.8 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.4 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.4 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
2.4 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
3.0 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
5.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
December 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
-3 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,400
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,481
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49% | 4.6 | 67% | 15% |
| February | 56% | 5.0 | 57% | 21% |
| March | 55% | 5.7 | 63% | 17% |
| April | 53% | 6.2 | 64% | 17% |
| May | 65% | 6.1 | 64% | 20% |
| June | 60% | 6.3 | 83% | 8% |
| July | 60% | 6.0 | 84% | 8% |
| August | 52% | 5.2 | 87% | 5% |
| September | 50% | 4.6 | 78% | 11% |
| October | 48% | 4.0 | 76% | 10% |
| November | 44% | 4.1 | 76% | 10% |
| December | 47% | 4.2 | 70% | 14% |
What Burbank Glendale Pasadena's climate means for you
Burbank Glendale Pasadena runs 65°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about -3 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near December 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,400 heating and 1,481 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: Burbank Glendale Pasadena, CA
Burbank Glendale Pasadena, California runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 54°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00023152, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Burbank Glendale Pasadena receives roughly 13.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages -3 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near December 31 and the first fall freeze near December 28. For energy use, 1,400 heating degree days and 1,481 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Burbank Glendale Pasadena scores 74/100 (Good), 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, August-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 Burbank Glendale Pasadena, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Burbank Glendale Pasadena, California is 65°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 44°F (7°C).
How much rain does Burbank Glendale Pasadena get? ▼
Burbank Glendale Pasadena receives 13.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Burbank Glendale Pasadena? ▼
Burbank Glendale Pasadena has a climate comfort score of 74/100 (Good), milder than 71% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Burbank Glendale Pasadena? ▼
Burbank Glendale Pasadena has approximately -3 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around December 31 and the first fall freeze around December 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Burbank Glendale Pasadena? ▼
Burbank Glendale Pasadena has 1,400 heating degree days and 1,481 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Burbank Glendale Pasadena climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023152 near Burbank Glendale Pasadena.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023152. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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