Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fairmont, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 15.8"
- Annual precip
- 237d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fairmont
Fairmont, California averages 62°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 15.8"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 237 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
62°F (17°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
15.8"
Annual Snow
1.3"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.8"
Plus 1.3" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fairmont) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Fairmont area.
How Fairmont compares to every U.S. city
Fairmont's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Fairmont
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Fairmont'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 | 56°F (13°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4" | 0.7" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5" | 0.2" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 1.3 | 0.3 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 3.2 |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.2 |
| July | 92°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.7 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.0 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.7 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2" | 0.4" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.7"
6.9 days with precipitation
February 4.4"
Snow: 0.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
March 2.5"
Snow: 0.2"
6.7 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
3.5 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.4 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
1.8 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
3.4 days with precipitation
December 2.2"
Snow: 0.4"
5.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
237 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,872
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,805
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Fairmont's climate means for you
Fairmont runs 62°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 237 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,872 heating and 1,805 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: Fairmont, CA
Fairmont, California runs an annual average of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 51°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 USC00042941, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Fairmont sees about 15.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 1.3 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 237 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 6 and the first fall freeze near November 29. On the energy side, 2,872 heating degree days and 1,805 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fairmont scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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, August-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 Fairmont, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fairmont, California is 62°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Fairmont get? ▼
Fairmont receives 15.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.3 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fairmont? ▼
Fairmont has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Fairmont? ▼
Fairmont has approximately 237 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 6 and the first fall freeze around November 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fairmont? ▼
Fairmont has 2,872 heating degree days and 1,805 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Fairmont climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00042941 near Fairmont.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00042941. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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