Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Dobbins, CA Climate
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- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 46.3"
- Annual precip
- 230d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Dobbins
Dobbins, California averages 59°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 46.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 230 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
46.3"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
46.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Dobbins) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Dobbins area.
How Dobbins compares to every U.S. city
Dobbins's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Dobbins
MethodologyZooming out from Dobbins'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 | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 7.7" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 7.2" | 9.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 7.8" | 6.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4" | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 10.8 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.5 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 15.2 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6" | 0.3 | 2.3 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.3" | 7.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 8.9" | 16.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 7.7"
11.9 days with precipitation
February 7.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
March 7.8"
9.5 days with precipitation
April 3.2"
6.5 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
5.7 days with precipitation
June 0.7"
1.7 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
1.3 days with precipitation
October 2.6"
3.3 days with precipitation
November 5.3"
8.7 days with precipitation
December 8.9"
10.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 1
50% probability date
Growing Season
230 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,283
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,015
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Dobbins's climate means for you
Dobbins runs 59°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 230 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 1 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,283 heating and 1,015 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: Dobbins, CA
An annual average temperature of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 44°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Dobbins, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00042456 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Dobbins should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 46.3 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 230 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 1 and the first fall freeze near November 17. And on the energy front, 3,283 heating degree days and 1,015 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Dobbins scores 78/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Dobbins, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Dobbins, California is 59°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Dobbins get? ▼
Dobbins receives 46.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Dobbins? ▼
Dobbins has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Dobbins? ▼
Dobbins has approximately 230 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 1 and the first fall freeze around November 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Dobbins? ▼
Dobbins has 3,283 heating degree days and 1,015 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 Dobbins climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00042456 near Dobbins.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00042456. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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