Climate Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Livermore, CA Climate
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- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 87/100
- Comfort score
- 14.6"
- Annual precip
- 290d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Livermore
Livermore, 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
- 14.6"
- yearly precipitation total
- 290 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
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
73°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
14.6"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
87/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Livermore) 87.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Livermore area.
How Livermore compares to every U.S. city
Livermore'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 Livermore
MethodologyLivermore'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 | 57°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 4.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.1 |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.6 |
| August | 89°F (31°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.4 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.2 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.8"
10.1 days with precipitation
February 2.7"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 2.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
5.6 days with precipitation
May 0.5"
3.6 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.1 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.0 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.4 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
2.5 days with precipitation
November 1.5"
6.7 days with precipitation
December 2.7"
9.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
290 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,569
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
903
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What Livermore's climate means for you
Livermore runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 290 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,569 heating and 903 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: Livermore, CA
An annual average temperature of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 48°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Livermore, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00044997 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Livermore receives roughly 14.6 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 290 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 15 and the first fall freeze near December 2. For energy use, 2,569 heating degree days and 903 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Livermore 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 January-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 Livermore, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Livermore, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 89°F (32°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Livermore get? ▼
Livermore receives 14.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Livermore? ▼
Livermore 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 Livermore? ▼
Livermore has approximately 290 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 15 and the first fall freeze around December 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Livermore? ▼
Livermore has 2,569 heating degree days and 903 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 Livermore climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00044997 near Livermore.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00044997. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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