Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Hollister, CA Climate
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- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 13.7"
- Annual precip
- 285d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Hollister
Hollister, California averages 59°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 13.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 285 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
59°F (15°C)
Avg High
71°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
13.7"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Hollister) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Hollister area.
How Hollister compares to every U.S. city
Hollister's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Hollister
MethodologyZooming out from Hollister'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.1" | 0.0" | 5.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 2.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.3 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3" | 0.1" | 7.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.1"
8.3 days with precipitation
February 2.6"
9.6 days with precipitation
March 2.2"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
4.8 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.4 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
2.7 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
4.6 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
Snow: 0.1"
7.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
285 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,739
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
412
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Hollister's climate means for you
Hollister runs 59°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 285 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,739 heating and 412 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: Hollister, CA
In Hollister, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 46°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00044025, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Beyond temperature, Hollister averages 13.7 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 285 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 19 and the first fall freeze near December 1. Turning to energy use, 2,739 heating degree days and 412 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Hollister scores 77/100 (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, 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 Hollister, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Hollister, California is 59°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Hollister get? ▼
Hollister receives 13.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Hollister? ▼
Hollister has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Hollister? ▼
Hollister has approximately 285 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 19 and the first fall freeze around December 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Hollister? ▼
Hollister has 2,739 heating degree days and 412 cooling degree days annually, a heating-dominated climate. 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 Hollister climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00044025 near Hollister.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00044025. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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