Climate Comfort Score
68/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Cuyamaca, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 68/100
- Comfort score
- 30.3"
- Annual precip
- 191d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Cuyamaca
Cuyamaca, California averages 54°F a year and scores 68/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 58% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 68/100
- comfort score, milder than 58% of U.S. cities
- 30.3"
- annual precipitation · 20" snow
- 191 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
30.3"
Annual Snow
19.9"
Comfort Score
68/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.3"
Plus 19.9" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Cuyamaca) 68.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Cuyamaca area.
How Cuyamaca compares to every U.S. city
Cuyamaca's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
68 Top 42% higher than 58% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Cuyamaca
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Cuyamaca captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 51°F (11°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 5.5" | 3.8" | 17.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 6.4" | 5.4" | 15.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9" | 5.5" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3" | 3.1" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1" | 0.1" | 0.9 | 0.1 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.7 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.7 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.9 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.3 |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6" | 0.7" | 12.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3" | 1.3" | 19.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.5"
Snow: 3.8"
7.2 days with precipitation
February 6.4"
Snow: 5.4"
7.9 days with precipitation
March 4.9"
Snow: 5.5"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 2.3"
Snow: 3.1"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
Snow: 0.1"
3.2 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
0.9 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.7 days with precipitation
August 0.5"
1.9 days with precipitation
September 0.6"
1.7 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
3.5 days with precipitation
November 2.6"
Snow: 0.7"
4.4 days with precipitation
December 4.3"
Snow: 1.3"
7.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 27
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
191 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,519
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
537
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Cuyamaca's climate means for you
Cuyamaca runs 54°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 191 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,519 heating and 537 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: Cuyamaca, CA
Based on station USC00042239 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Cuyamaca, California averages 54°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 43°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Cuyamaca receives roughly 30.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 19.9 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 191 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 19 and the first fall freeze near October 27. For energy use, 4,519 heating degree days and 537 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Cuyamaca scores 68/100 (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 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 Cuyamaca, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Cuyamaca, California is 54°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Cuyamaca get? ▼
Cuyamaca receives 30.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 19.9 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Cuyamaca? ▼
Cuyamaca has a climate comfort score of 68/100 (Good), milder than 58% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Cuyamaca? ▼
Cuyamaca has approximately 191 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 19 and the first fall freeze around October 27.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Cuyamaca? ▼
Cuyamaca has 4,519 heating degree days and 537 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 Cuyamaca climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00042239 near Cuyamaca.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00042239. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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