Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Chula Vista, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 9.2"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Chula Vista
Chula Vista, California averages 63°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 9.2"
- annual precipitation
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
71°F
Avg Low
56°F
Annual Precip
9.2"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Chula Vista) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Chula Vista area.
How Chula Vista compares to every U.S. city
Chula Vista'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 Chula Vista
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Chula Vista'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.8"
5.0 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
6.8 days with precipitation
March 1.4"
5.0 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
3.3 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
1.4 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.4 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
October 0.4"
1.3 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
2.8 days with precipitation
December 1.6"
5.4 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
1,305
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
701
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
Nearby Cities
Imperial Beach Ream Fld, CA
62°F avg · 67/100 comfort
San Diego Brown Fld, CA
63°F avg · 85/100 comfort
North Island, CA
64°F avg · 72/100 comfort
San Diego Lindbergh Fld, CA
65°F avg · 67/100 comfort
San Diego Montgomery Fld, CA
64°F avg · 77/100 comfort
San Diego Seaworld, CA
62°F avg · 77/100 comfort
What Chula Vista's climate means for you
Chula Vista runs 63°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 1,305 heating and 701 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: Chula Vista, CA
Based on station USC00041758 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Chula Vista, California averages 63°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 56°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Chula Vista averages 9.2 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 1,305 heating degree days and 701 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Chula Vista scores 72/100 (Good), 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 August-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 Chula Vista, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Chula Vista, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 77°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 46°F (8°C).
How much rain does Chula Vista get? ▼
Chula Vista receives 9.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Chula Vista? ▼
Chula Vista 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 Chula Vista? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Chula Vista.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Chula Vista? ▼
Chula Vista has 1,305 heating degree days and 701 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 Chula Vista climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00041758 near Chula Vista.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00041758. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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