Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Carlsbad Palomar, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 11.4"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Carlsbad Palomar
Carlsbad Palomar, California averages 63°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 11.4"
- precipitation, annual total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
69°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
11.4"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Carlsbad Palomar) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Carlsbad Palomar area.
How Carlsbad Palomar compares to every U.S. city
Carlsbad Palomar's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Carlsbad Palomar
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Carlsbad Palomar'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 | 65°F (18°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 2.5" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.6" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
8.2 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
5.0 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
3.4 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.2 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.6 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
2.2 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
4.3 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
5.9 days with precipitation
December 1.7"
7.6 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
1,510
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
607
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Carlsbad Palomar's climate means for you
Carlsbad Palomar runs 63°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 1,510 heating and 607 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: Carlsbad Palomar, CA
In Carlsbad Palomar, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00003177, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Carlsbad Palomar averages 11.4 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 1,510 heating degree days and 607 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Carlsbad Palomar scores 77/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Carlsbad Palomar, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Carlsbad Palomar, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 47°F (8°C).
How much rain does Carlsbad Palomar get? ▼
Carlsbad Palomar receives 11.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Carlsbad Palomar? ▼
Carlsbad Palomar has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Carlsbad Palomar? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Carlsbad Palomar.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Carlsbad Palomar? ▼
Carlsbad Palomar has 1,510 heating degree days and 607 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 Carlsbad Palomar climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00003177 near Carlsbad Palomar.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00003177. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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