Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
China Lake Naf, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 4.7"
- Annual precip
- 246d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for China Lake Naf
China Lake Naf, California averages 65°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 4.7"
- annual precipitation
- 246 days
- frost-free 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 (19°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
4.7"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (China Lake Naf) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the China Lake Naf area.
How China Lake Naf compares to every U.S. city
China Lake Naf's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for China Lake Naf
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. China Lake Naf'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 | 60°F (16°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1" | 9.6 | 0.2 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6" | 2.7 | 0.5 |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2" | 0.8 | 3.7 |
| May | 88°F (31°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| June | 99°F (37°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 26.1 |
| July | 105°F (40°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 30.8 |
| August | 103°F (40°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 30.8 |
| September | 95°F (35°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 25.7 |
| October | 83°F (28°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3" | 0.5 | 7.9 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.4" | 8.2 | 0.2 |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 0.5" | 18.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.9"
February 1.1"
March 0.6"
April 0.2"
May 0.1"
June 0.1"
July 0.1"
August 0.1"
September 0.2"
October 0.3"
November 0.4"
December 0.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 12
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
246 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,491
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,620
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What China Lake Naf's climate means for you
China Lake Naf runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 246 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,491 heating and 2,620 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: China Lake Naf, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe China Lake Naf, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00093104, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, China Lake Naf averages 4.7 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 246 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 11 and the first fall freeze near November 12. Turning to energy use, 2,491 heating degree days and 2,620 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, China Lake Naf scores 72/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in China Lake Naf, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in China Lake Naf, California is 65°F. The warmest month averages 105°F (40°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does China Lake Naf get? ▼
China Lake Naf receives 4.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for China Lake Naf? ▼
China Lake Naf has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in China Lake Naf? ▼
China Lake Naf has approximately 246 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 11 and the first fall freeze around November 12.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in China Lake Naf? ▼
China Lake Naf has 2,491 heating degree days and 2,620 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 China Lake Naf climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093104 near China Lake Naf.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093104. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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