Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Fresno Yosemite, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 11.0"
- Annual precip
- 334d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Fresno Yosemite
Fresno Yosemite, California averages 65°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 11.0"
- annual precipitation
- 334 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
11.0"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Fresno Yosemite) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Fresno Yosemite area.
How Fresno Yosemite compares to every U.S. city
Fresno Yosemite's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
90 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Fresno Yosemite
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Fresno Yosemite'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 | 55°F (13°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| July | 98°F (37°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.5 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.8 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8" | 0.0" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.2"
7.7 days with precipitation
February 1.9"
8.5 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
7.2 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
4.5 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.7 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
0.7 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
2.2 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
4.7 days with precipitation
December 1.8"
7.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
334 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,187
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,209
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76% | 4.0 | 28% | 32% |
| February | 69% | 5.4 | 28% | 27% |
| March | 58% | 6.7 | 32% | 18% |
| April | 47% | 7.9 | 38% | 12% |
| May | 42% | 8.7 | 44% | 6% |
| June | 37% | 7.9 | 61% | 2% |
| July | 38% | 7.3 | 58% | 1% |
| August | 39% | 6.5 | 66% | 1% |
| September | 46% | 5.3 | 60% | 4% |
| October | 60% | 4.0 | 49% | 11% |
| November | 72% | 4.0 | 37% | 25% |
| December | 79% | 4.0 | 27% | 34% |
What Fresno Yosemite's climate means for you
Fresno Yosemite runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 334 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,187 heating and 2,209 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: Fresno Yosemite, CA
Fresno Yosemite, California runs an annual average of 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 54°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00093193, 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. Fresno Yosemite sees about 11.0 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 334 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 14 and the first fall freeze near December 14. On the energy side, 2,187 heating degree days and 2,209 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Fresno Yosemite scores 90/100 (Excellent), 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 July-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 Fresno Yosemite, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Fresno Yosemite, California is 65°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does Fresno Yosemite get? ▼
Fresno Yosemite receives 11.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Fresno Yosemite? ▼
Fresno Yosemite has a climate comfort score of 90/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Fresno Yosemite? ▼
Fresno Yosemite has approximately 334 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 14 and the first fall freeze around December 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Fresno Yosemite? ▼
Fresno Yosemite has 2,187 heating degree days and 2,209 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 Fresno Yosemite climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093193 near Fresno Yosemite.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093193. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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