Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
King City, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 11.8"
- Annual precip
- 272d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for King City
King City, California averages 60°F a year and scores 87/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 87/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 11.8"
- yearly precipitation total
- 272 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
11.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (King City) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the King City area.
How King City compares to every U.S. city
King City's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
87 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for King City
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. King City's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 63°F (17°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.7 |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.2 |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.2 |
| September | 85°F (30°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 5.1 |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 3.4 | 0.4 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 10.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.4"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
7.8 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
5.2 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
2.6 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
2.4 days with precipitation
November 1.0"
4.6 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
8.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 23
50% probability date
Growing Season
272 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,288
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
578
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What King City's climate means for you
King City runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 272 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 23 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,288 heating and 578 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: King City, CA
King City, California runs an annual average of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 46°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00044555, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in King City should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 11.8 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 272 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 23 and the first fall freeze near November 22. And on the energy front, 2,288 heating degree days and 578 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, King City scores 87/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in King City, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in King City, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does King City get? ▼
King City receives 11.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for King City? ▼
King City has a climate comfort score of 87/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in King City? ▼
King City has approximately 272 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 23 and the first fall freeze around November 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in King City? ▼
King City has 2,288 heating degree days and 578 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 King City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00044555 near King City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00044555. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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