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Los Banos, CA Climate

Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 normals →

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

Los Banos, California has an average annual temperature of 63°F and a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 9.5". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

63°F (17°C)

Avg High

76°F

Avg Low

51°F

Annual Precip

9.5"

Annual Snow

0.0"

Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

63°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

9.5"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Los Banos) 72.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Los Banos area.

Warming context for Los Banos

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Los Banos captures average conditions across the spread shown — the most recent decade is warmer than the 30-year mean.

Warming context — U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 56°F (13°C) 39°F (4°C) 48°F (9°C)
February 62°F (17°C) 43°F (6°C) 52°F (11°C)
March 68°F (20°C) 46°F (8°C) 57°F (14°C)
April 73°F (23°C) 49°F (10°C) 61°F (16°C)
May 81°F (27°C) 55°F (13°C) 68°F (20°C)
June 89°F (32°C) 60°F (16°C) 75°F (24°C)
July 95°F (35°C) 64°F (18°C) 79°F (26°C)
August 94°F (34°C) 63°F (17°C) 78°F (26°C)
September 90°F (32°C) 60°F (16°C) 75°F (24°C)
October 79°F (26°C) 53°F (12°C) 66°F (19°C)
November 66°F (19°C) 44°F (7°C) 55°F (13°C)
December 56°F (13°C) 38°F (4°C) 47°F (8°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 2.1"

8.9 days with precipitation

February 1.8"

8.3 days with precipitation

March 1.3"

7.4 days with precipitation

April 0.7"

4.4 days with precipitation

May 0.5"

2.3 days with precipitation

June 0.1"

0.7 days with precipitation

July 0.0"

0.1 days with precipitation

August 0.0"

0.2 days with precipitation

September 0.1"

0.4 days with precipitation

October 0.5"

2.0 days with precipitation

November 0.8"

4.6 days with precipitation

December 1.7"

7.7 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

December 10

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

January 26

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

2,276

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

1,719

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

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Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Los Banos, CA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Los Banos, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00045118, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Los Banos receives roughly 9.5 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near January 26 and the first fall freeze near December 10. For energy use, 2,276 heating degree days and 1,719 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Los Banos scores 72/100 (Good), 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 Los Banos, CA?
The average annual temperature in Los Banos, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (4°C).
How much rain does Los Banos get?
Los Banos receives 9.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Los Banos?
Los Banos has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good). This score considers temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, and extreme weather frequency.
When is the growing season in Los Banos?
Growing season data is not available for Los Banos.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Los Banos?
Los Banos has 2,276 heating degree days and 1,719 cooling degree days annually. Higher heating degree days indicate greater winter energy demand, while higher cooling degree days indicate greater summer cooling needs.
Where does this Los Banos climate data come from?
All climate data comes from NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1, covering the 30-year period from 1991 to 2020. Data is collected from weather station USC00045118. These 30-year averages are the standard reference for typical weather conditions.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00045118. For informational purposes only.

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