Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Covelo, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 40.4"
- Annual precip
- 179d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Covelo
Covelo, California averages 56°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 40.4"
- annual precipitation · 3" snow
- 179 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
41°F
Annual Precip
40.4"
Annual Snow
3.3"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
40.4"
Plus 3.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Covelo) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Covelo area.
How Covelo compares to every U.S. city
Covelo's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
79 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 Covelo
MethodologyZooming out from Covelo'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 7.8" | 0.7" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 6.8" | 1.4" | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2" | 0.2" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 0.2" | 5.4 | 0.2 |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 3.2 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.7 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.6 |
| August | 91°F (33°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.8 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.3 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 4.7 | 2.7 |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3" | 0.2" | 11.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 8.8" | 0.6" | 16.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 7.8"
Snow: 0.7"
12.9 days with precipitation
February 6.8"
Snow: 1.4"
12.6 days with precipitation
March 5.2"
Snow: 0.2"
11.1 days with precipitation
April 2.8"
Snow: 0.2"
9.0 days with precipitation
May 1.6"
6.4 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
2.5 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
0.4 days with precipitation
September 0.2"
1.1 days with precipitation
October 2.0"
4.6 days with precipitation
November 4.3"
Snow: 0.2"
11.0 days with precipitation
December 8.8"
Snow: 0.6"
14.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 19
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
179 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,973
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
632
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Covelo's climate means for you
Covelo runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 179 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,973 heating and 632 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: Covelo, CA
In Covelo, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 41°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00042081, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Covelo receives roughly 40.4 inches of precipitation each year, with 3.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 179 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 23 and the first fall freeze near October 19. For energy use, 3,973 heating degree days and 632 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Covelo scores 79/100 (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 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 Covelo, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Covelo, California is 56°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Covelo get? ▼
Covelo receives 40.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 3.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Covelo? ▼
Covelo has a climate comfort score of 79/100 (Good), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Covelo? ▼
Covelo has approximately 179 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 23 and the first fall freeze around October 19.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Covelo? ▼
Covelo has 3,973 heating degree days and 632 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 Covelo climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00042081 near Covelo.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00042081. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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