Climate Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Burney, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 59/100
- Comfort score
- 28.6"
- Annual precip
- 103d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Burney
Burney, California averages 49°F a year and scores 59/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 39% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 59/100
- comfort score, milder than 39% of U.S. cities
- 28.6"
- annual precipitation · 45" snow
- 103 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
33°F
Annual Precip
28.6"
Annual Snow
44.5"
Comfort Score
59/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
28.6"
Plus 44.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Burney) 59.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Burney area.
How Burney compares to every U.S. city
Burney's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
59 Top 61% higher than 39% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Burney
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Burney, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5" | 8.9" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 5.2" | 9.5" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0" | 6.9" | 25.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8" | 2.0" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.9" | 0.2" | 8.0 | 1.7 |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 5.3 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.3 |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 14.6 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 4.1 | 7.8 |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 20.2 | 1.1 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5" | 5.7" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 4.8" | 11.3" | 25.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.5"
Snow: 8.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
February 5.2"
Snow: 9.5"
12.2 days with precipitation
March 4.0"
Snow: 6.9"
12.5 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
Snow: 2.0"
10.4 days with precipitation
May 1.9"
Snow: 0.2"
7.7 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
4.4 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.4 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
1.1 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
2.0 days with precipitation
October 1.3"
5.3 days with precipitation
November 2.5"
Snow: 5.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
December 4.8"
Snow: 11.3"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 3
50% probability date
Growing Season
103 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,083
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
271
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Burney's climate means for you
Burney runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 103 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 3 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,083 heating and 271 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: Burney, CA
An annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 33°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Burney, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00041214 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Burney should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 28.6 inches, with 44.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 103 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 3 and the first fall freeze near September 14. And on the energy front, 6,083 heating degree days and 271 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Burney scores 59/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Burney, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Burney, California is 49°F. The warmest month averages 90°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Burney get? ▼
Burney receives 28.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 44.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Burney? ▼
Burney has a climate comfort score of 59/100 (Moderate), milder than 39% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Burney? ▼
Burney has approximately 103 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 3 and the first fall freeze around September 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Burney? ▼
Burney has 6,083 heating degree days and 271 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 Burney climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00041214 near Burney.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00041214. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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