Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Los Gatos, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 22.2"
- Annual precip
- 307d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Los Gatos
Los Gatos, California averages 60°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 22.2"
- precipitation, annual total
- 307 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 (15°C)
Avg High
72°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
22.2"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Los Gatos) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Los Gatos area.
How Los Gatos compares to every U.S. city
Los Gatos's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
90 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Los Gatos
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Los Gatos, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0" | 0.0" | 4.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.2 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.4 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.2 |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 5.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.0"
10.1 days with precipitation
February 4.9"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 3.4"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
5.5 days with precipitation
May 0.5"
2.3 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.0 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.4 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
2.7 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
5.7 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
307 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,562
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
625
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Los Gatos's climate means for you
Los Gatos runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 307 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,562 heating and 625 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: Los Gatos, CA
Based on station USC00045123 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Los Gatos, California averages 60°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 72°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December 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.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Los Gatos sees about 22.2 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 307 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 2 and the first fall freeze near December 6. On the energy side, 2,562 heating degree days and 625 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 Gatos scores 90/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Los Gatos, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Los Gatos, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 40°F (4°C).
How much rain does Los Gatos get? ▼
Los Gatos receives 22.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Los Gatos? ▼
Los Gatos has a climate comfort score of 90/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Los Gatos? ▼
Los Gatos has approximately 307 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 2 and the first fall freeze around December 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Los Gatos? ▼
Los Gatos has 2,562 heating degree days and 625 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 Los Gatos climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00045123 near Los Gatos.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00045123. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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