Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hesperia, CA Climate
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- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 7.8"
- Annual precip
- 276d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hesperia
Hesperia, California averages 64°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 7.8"
- precipitation, annual 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
50°F
Annual Precip
7.8"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
7.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hesperia) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Hesperia area.
How Hesperia compares to every U.S. city
Hesperia'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
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hesperia
MethodologyZooming out from Hesperia'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 | 60°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6" | 6.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5" | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 6.6 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 27.2 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 19.7 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.1 | 3.9 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2" | 10.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.5"
February 1.6"
March 1.3"
April 0.5"
May 0.1"
June 0.1"
July 0.2"
August 0.1"
September 0.2"
October 0.6"
November 0.5"
December 1.2"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
276 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,414
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,924
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Hesperia's climate means for you
Hesperia runs 64°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 276 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,414 heating and 1,924 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: Hesperia, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Hesperia, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 50°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00043937, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Hesperia averages 7.8 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. 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 28 and the first fall freeze near December 1. Turning to energy use, 2,414 heating degree days and 1,924 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hesperia scores 72/100 (Good), 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 August-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 Hesperia, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hesperia, California is 64°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (2°C).
How much rain does Hesperia get? ▼
Hesperia receives 7.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hesperia? ▼
Hesperia 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 Hesperia? ▼
Hesperia has approximately 276 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 28 and the first fall freeze around December 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hesperia? ▼
Hesperia has 2,414 heating degree days and 1,924 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 Hesperia climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00043937 near Hesperia.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00043937. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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