Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hanford Muni, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 8.1"
- Annual precip
- 276d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hanford Muni
Hanford Muni, California averages 63°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 8.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 276 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
8.1"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
8.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hanford Muni) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Hanford Muni area.
How Hanford Muni compares to every U.S. city
Hanford Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hanford Muni
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Hanford Muni 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.6" | 8.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 1.4" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 8.6 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| July | 98°F (37°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.3 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.5 |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.1 | 3.2 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.6"
8.3 days with precipitation
February 1.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
6.8 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
4.5 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
2.5 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
September 0.0"
0.5 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
2.8 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
6.7 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
8.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 20
50% probability date
Growing Season
276 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,423
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,868
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Hanford Muni's climate means for you
Hanford Muni runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 276 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 20 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,423 heating and 1,868 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: Hanford Muni, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Hanford Muni, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 49°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00053119, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Hanford Muni should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 8.1 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 276 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 20 and the first fall freeze near November 23. And on the energy front, 2,423 heating degree days and 1,868 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hanford Muni scores 72/100 (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 Hanford Muni, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hanford Muni, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Hanford Muni get? ▼
Hanford Muni receives 8.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hanford Muni? ▼
Hanford Muni has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hanford Muni? ▼
Hanford Muni has approximately 276 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 20 and the first fall freeze around November 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hanford Muni? ▼
Hanford Muni has 2,423 heating degree days and 1,868 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 Hanford Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053119 near Hanford Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053119. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
Related
Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial
Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.