Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 49°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Lava Beds Nat Mon, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 49°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 14.2"
- Annual precip
- 114d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Lava Beds Nat Mon
Lava Beds Nat Mon, California averages 49°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 49°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 14.2"
- annual precipitation · 43" snow
- 114 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
49°F (9°C)
Avg High
62°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
14.2"
Annual Snow
43.2"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
49°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.2"
Plus 43.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Lava Beds Nat Mon) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Lava Beds Nat Mon area.
How Lava Beds Nat Mon compares to every U.S. city
Lava Beds Nat Mon's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Lava Beds Nat Mon
MethodologyLava Beds Nat Mon's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 43°F (6°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6" | 8.7" | 28.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1" | 9.3" | 24.3 | 0.0 |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9" | 6.9" | 23.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3" | 4.0" | 17.3 | 0.0 |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4" | 1.0" | 7.6 | 0.2 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0" | 0.1" | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.0 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 1.7 | 2.1 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8" | 0.3" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5" | 5.0" | 22.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 22°F (-5°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.5" | 7.9" | 28.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.6"
Snow: 8.7"
10.9 days with precipitation
February 2.1"
Snow: 9.3"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
Snow: 6.9"
11.4 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
Snow: 4.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
May 1.4"
Snow: 1.0"
7.4 days with precipitation
June 1.0"
Snow: 0.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
July 0.4"
2.8 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
2.2 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
2.6 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
Snow: 0.3"
5.2 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
Snow: 5.0"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
Snow: 7.9"
7.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
114 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,328
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
402
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Lava Beds Nat Mon's climate means for you
Lava Beds Nat Mon runs 49°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 114 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,328 heating and 402 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: Lava Beds Nat Mon, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Lava Beds Nat Mon, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 49°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 62°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00044838, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Lava Beds Nat Mon averages 14.2 inches of precipitation annually, with 43.2 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 114 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 6 and the first fall freeze near September 28. Turning to energy use, 6,328 heating degree days and 402 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Lava Beds Nat Mon scores 49/100 (Moderate), 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 Lava Beds Nat Mon, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Lava Beds Nat Mon, California is 49°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-5°C).
How much rain does Lava Beds Nat Mon get? ▼
Lava Beds Nat Mon receives 14.2 inches of precipitation annually, including 43.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Lava Beds Nat Mon? ▼
Lava Beds Nat Mon has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Lava Beds Nat Mon? ▼
Lava Beds Nat Mon has approximately 114 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 6 and the first fall freeze around September 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Lava Beds Nat Mon? ▼
Lava Beds Nat Mon has 6,328 heating degree days and 402 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 Lava Beds Nat Mon climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00044838 near Lava Beds Nat Mon.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00044838. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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