Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 45°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Manzanita Lake, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 45°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 42.1"
- Annual precip
- 104d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Manzanita Lake
Manzanita Lake, California averages 45°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 45°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 42.1"
- yearly precipitation total
- 104 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
45°F (7°C)
Avg High
57°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
45°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
42.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Manzanita Lake) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Manzanita Lake area.
How Manzanita Lake compares to every U.S. city
Manzanita Lake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Manzanita Lake
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Manzanita Lake'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 6.5" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 5.5" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 24°F (-4°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 6.4" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3" | 23.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.3" | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.3 | 1.7 |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 0.3" | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.7" | 3.1 | 0.3 |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7" | 14.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7" | 24.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 6.5" | 29.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 6.5"
February 5.5"
March 6.4"
April 4.3"
May 2.9"
June 1.3"
July 0.3"
August 0.3"
September 0.7"
October 2.7"
November 4.7"
December 6.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
104 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,527
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
84
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Manzanita Lake's climate means for you
Manzanita Lake runs 45°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 104 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 7,527 heating and 84 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: Manzanita Lake, CA
Based on station USC00045311 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Manzanita Lake, California averages 45°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 57°F to a mean daily low of 32°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.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Manzanita Lake receives roughly 42.1 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 104 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 9 and the first fall freeze near September 21. For energy use, 7,527 heating degree days and 84 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Manzanita Lake scores 54/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings July-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Manzanita Lake, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Manzanita Lake, California is 45°F. The warmest month averages 79°F (26°C) and the coldest averages 22°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Manzanita Lake get? ▼
Manzanita Lake receives 42.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Manzanita Lake? ▼
Manzanita Lake has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Manzanita Lake? ▼
Manzanita Lake has approximately 104 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 9 and the first fall freeze around September 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Manzanita Lake? ▼
Manzanita Lake has 7,527 heating degree days and 84 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 Manzanita Lake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00045311 near Manzanita Lake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00045311. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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