Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 59°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kentfield, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 59°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 44.4"
- Annual precip
- 336d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kentfield
Kentfield, California averages 59°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 59°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 44.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 336 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
48°F
Annual Precip
44.4"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
59°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
44.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kentfield) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Kentfield area.
How Kentfield compares to every U.S. city
Kentfield'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 Kentfield
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Kentfield 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 8.8" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 8.7" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.5 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.6 |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 9.8" | 0.0" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 8.8"
11.5 days with precipitation
February 8.7"
11.0 days with precipitation
March 6.0"
10.6 days with precipitation
April 2.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
3.7 days with precipitation
June 0.4"
1.1 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.9 days with precipitation
October 2.0"
3.7 days with precipitation
November 4.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
December 9.8"
11.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
336 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,546
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
458
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Kentfield's climate means for you
Kentfield runs 59°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 336 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,546 heating and 458 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: Kentfield, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Kentfield, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 59°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 71°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00044500, 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 Kentfield should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 44.4 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 336 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 16 and the first fall freeze near December 18. And on the energy front, 2,546 heating degree days and 458 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kentfield 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 Kentfield, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kentfield, California is 59°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (5°C).
How much rain does Kentfield get? ▼
Kentfield receives 44.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kentfield? ▼
Kentfield 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 Kentfield? ▼
Kentfield has approximately 336 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 16 and the first fall freeze around December 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kentfield? ▼
Kentfield has 2,546 heating degree days and 458 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 Kentfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00044500 near Kentfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00044500. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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