Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chico Univ Farm, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 27.4"
- Annual precip
- 258d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chico Univ Farm
Chico Univ Farm, California averages 62°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 27.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 258 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
62°F (16°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
27.4"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
27.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chico Univ Farm) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Chico Univ Farm area.
How Chico Univ Farm compares to every U.S. city
Chico Univ Farm's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
92 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 Chico Univ Farm
MethodologyZooming out from Chico Univ Farm'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1" | 11.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1" | 5.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9" | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 15.5 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.7 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 24.8 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7" | 0.6 | 5.6 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0" | 13.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 5.1"
February 5.1"
March 3.6"
April 1.9"
May 1.4"
June 0.6"
July 0.0"
August 0.1"
September 0.3"
October 1.7"
November 2.4"
December 5.0"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
258 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,676
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,474
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Chico Univ Farm's climate means for you
Chico Univ Farm runs 62°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 258 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,676 heating and 1,474 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: Chico Univ Farm, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Chico Univ Farm, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00041715, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Chico Univ Farm averages 27.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 258 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 4 and the first fall freeze near November 17. Turning to energy use, 2,676 heating degree days and 1,474 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chico Univ Farm scores 92/100 (Excellent), 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 July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-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 Chico Univ Farm, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chico Univ Farm, California is 62°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Chico Univ Farm get? ▼
Chico Univ Farm receives 27.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chico Univ Farm? ▼
Chico Univ Farm has a climate comfort score of 92/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Chico Univ Farm? ▼
Chico Univ Farm has approximately 258 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 4 and the first fall freeze around November 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chico Univ Farm? ▼
Chico Univ Farm has 2,676 heating degree days and 1,474 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 Chico Univ Farm climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00041715 near Chico Univ Farm.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00041715. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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