Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Kettleman City, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 7.5"
- Annual precip
- 283d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Kettleman City
Kettleman City, California averages 64°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 7.5"
- yearly precipitation total
- 283 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
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
7.5"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
7.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Kettleman City) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Kettleman City area.
How Kettleman City compares to every U.S. city
Kettleman City'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 Kettleman City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Kettleman City, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 57°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 8.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 1.5" | 1.4 | 0.1 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 8.7 |
| June | 92°F (34°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.7 |
| July | 99°F (37°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 30.1 |
| August | 98°F (36°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.6 |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 20.8 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2" | 0.1 | 4.5 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.4"
6.0 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
6.0 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
5.9 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
3.7 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
1.4 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.2 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
October 0.2"
1.3 days with precipitation
November 0.6"
3.6 days with precipitation
December 1.2"
6.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 29
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
283 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,368
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,134
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Kettleman City's climate means for you
Kettleman City runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 283 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,368 heating and 2,134 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: Kettleman City, CA
Based on station USC00044534 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Kettleman City, California averages 64°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Kettleman City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 7.5 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 283 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 November 29. And on the energy front, 2,368 heating degree days and 2,134 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Kettleman City 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 July-driven heat, and deep winter brings January-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 Kettleman City, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Kettleman City, California is 64°F. The warmest month averages 99°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Kettleman City get? ▼
Kettleman City receives 7.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Kettleman City? ▼
Kettleman City 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 Kettleman City? ▼
Kettleman City has approximately 283 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 19 and the first fall freeze around November 29.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Kettleman City? ▼
Kettleman City has 2,368 heating degree days and 2,134 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 Kettleman City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00044534 near Kettleman City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00044534. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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