Climate Comfort Score
78/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 61°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kern River PH, CA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 61°F
- Avg annual temp
- 78/100
- Comfort score
- 11.8"
- Annual precip
- 218d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kern River PH
Kern River PH, California averages 61°F a year and scores 78/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 74% of U.S. cities.
- 61°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 78/100
- comfort score, milder than 74% of U.S. cities
- 11.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 218 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
61°F (16°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
11.8"
Comfort Score
78/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
61°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kern River PH) 78.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Kern River PH area.
How Kern River PH compares to every U.S. city
Kern River PH's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
78 Top 26% higher than 74% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Kern River PH
MethodologyZooming out from Kern River PH'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 | 61°F (16°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7" | 7.5 | 0.1 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7" | 2.2 | 0.7 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4" | 0.1 | 6.5 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| July | 99°F (37°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 29.4 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 28.9 |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 20.9 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.3 | 6.5 |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9" | 18.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.3"
7.2 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 1.7"
6.4 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
4.3 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.4 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.1 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
September 0.2"
1.1 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
2.5 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
2.6 days with precipitation
December 1.9"
6.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 11
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
218 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,986
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,654
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Kern River PH's climate means for you
Kern River PH runs 61°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 218 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,986 heating and 1,654 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: Kern River PH, CA
An annual average temperature of 61°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 45°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Kern River PH, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00044523 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Kern River PH sees about 11.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 218 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 7 and the first fall freeze near November 11. On the energy side, 2,986 heating degree days and 1,654 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kern River PH scores 78/100 (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 Kern River PH, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kern River PH, California is 61°F. The warmest month averages 99°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (0°C).
How much rain does Kern River PH get? ▼
Kern River PH receives 11.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kern River PH? ▼
Kern River PH has a climate comfort score of 78/100 (Good), milder than 74% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Kern River PH? ▼
Kern River PH has approximately 218 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 7 and the first fall freeze around November 11.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kern River PH? ▼
Kern River PH has 2,986 heating degree days and 1,654 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 Kern River PH climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00044523 near Kern River PH.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00044523. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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