Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hemet, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 11.8"
- Annual precip
- 347d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hemet
Hemet, California averages 66°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 11.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 347 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
80°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
11.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hemet) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Hemet area.
How Hemet compares to every U.S. city
Hemet'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 Hemet
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Hemet'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 | 66°F (19°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 3.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 2.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 2.9 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 27.7 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.4 |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.2 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 10.5 |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7" | 0.0" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
5.9 days with precipitation
February 2.8"
6.0 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
4.4 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
3.0 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
1.9 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.3 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
0.8 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
0.8 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
0.9 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
1.7 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
2.8 days with precipitation
December 1.7"
4.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
347 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,516
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,009
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Hemet's climate means for you
Hemet runs 66°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 347 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,516 heating and 2,009 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: Hemet, CA
An annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 80°F to a mean daily low of 53°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Hemet, California. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00043896 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Hemet averages 11.8 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 347 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 10 and the first fall freeze near December 23. Turning to energy use, 1,516 heating degree days and 2,009 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hemet scores 90/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Hemet, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hemet, California is 66°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Hemet get? ▼
Hemet receives 11.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hemet? ▼
Hemet 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 Hemet? ▼
Hemet has approximately 347 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 10 and the first fall freeze around December 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hemet? ▼
Hemet has 1,516 heating degree days and 2,009 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 Hemet climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00043896 near Hemet.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00043896. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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