Climate Comfort Score
65/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Crescent City Mcnamara, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 65/100
- Comfort score
- 58.0"
- Annual precip
- 329d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Crescent City Mcnamara
Crescent City Mcnamara, California averages 53°F a year and scores 65/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 57% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 65/100
- comfort score, milder than 57% of U.S. cities
- 58.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- 329 days
- growing season, frost-free days
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
53°F (12°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
58.0"
Comfort Score
65/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
58.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Crescent City Mcnamara) 65.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Crescent City Mcnamara area.
How Crescent City Mcnamara compares to every U.S. city
Crescent City Mcnamara's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
65 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 Mcnamara
MethodologyZooming out from Crescent City Mcnamara'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) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 9.4" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 6.9" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 7.8" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 5.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 11.1" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 9.4"
17.1 days with precipitation
February 6.9"
14.1 days with precipitation
March 7.8"
17.6 days with precipitation
April 5.1"
14.2 days with precipitation
May 2.5"
8.9 days with precipitation
June 1.4"
6.6 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
3.6 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
6.0 days with precipitation
September 1.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
11.7 days with precipitation
November 7.8"
15.4 days with precipitation
December 11.1"
18.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 30
50% probability date
Growing Season
329 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,423
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Crescent City Mcnamara's climate means for you
Crescent City Mcnamara runs 53°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 329 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 30 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,423 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 Mcnamara, CA
Crescent City Mcnamara, California runs an annual average of 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 46°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 USW00024286, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Crescent City Mcnamara should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 58.0 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 329 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 30 and the first fall freeze near December 25. And on the energy front, 4,423 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 Mcnamara scores 65/100 (Good), 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 August-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-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 Crescent City Mcnamara, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Crescent City Mcnamara, California is 53°F. The warmest month averages 65°F (18°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Crescent City Mcnamara get? ▼
Crescent City Mcnamara receives 58.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Crescent City Mcnamara? ▼
Crescent City Mcnamara has a climate comfort score of 65/100 (Good), milder than 57% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Crescent City Mcnamara? ▼
Crescent City Mcnamara has approximately 329 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 30 and the first fall freeze around December 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Crescent City Mcnamara? ▼
Crescent City Mcnamara has 4,423 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 Mcnamara climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00024286 near Crescent City Mcnamara.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00024286. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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