Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 52°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Crescent City, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 52°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 71.5"
- Annual precip
- 257d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Crescent City
Crescent City, California averages 52°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 52°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 71.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 257 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
52°F (11°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
71.5"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
52°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
71.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Crescent City) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Crescent City area.
How Crescent City compares to every U.S. city
Crescent City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Crescent City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Crescent City'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 | 54°F (12°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 11.5" | 0.0" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 9.0" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 9.8" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 6.8" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 9.5" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 13.4" | 0.0" | 4.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 11.5"
16.2 days with precipitation
February 9.0"
14.2 days with precipitation
March 9.8"
15.5 days with precipitation
April 6.8"
13.6 days with precipitation
May 3.2"
8.8 days with precipitation
June 1.8"
5.5 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
2.2 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
3.4 days with precipitation
September 1.3"
3.6 days with precipitation
October 4.7"
9.3 days with precipitation
November 9.5"
15.3 days with precipitation
December 13.4"
16.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
257 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,673
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Crescent City's climate means for you
Crescent City runs 52°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 257 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,673 heating and 4 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: Crescent City, CA
Crescent City, California runs an annual average of 52°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 45°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00042147, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Crescent City receives roughly 71.5 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 257 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 23. For energy use, 4,673 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Crescent City scores 57/100 (Moderate), 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 August-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 Crescent City, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Crescent City, California is 52°F. The warmest month averages 66°F (19°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Crescent City get? ▼
Crescent City receives 71.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Crescent City? ▼
Crescent City has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Crescent City? ▼
Crescent City has approximately 257 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 11 and the first fall freeze around November 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Crescent City? ▼
Crescent City has 4,673 heating degree days and 4 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 Crescent City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00042147 near Crescent City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00042147. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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