Climate Comfort Score
75/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Moffett Federal Airfield, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 75/100
- Comfort score
- 13.4"
- Annual precip
- 351d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Moffett Federal Airfield
Moffett Federal Airfield, California averages 60°F a year and scores 75/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 75/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 13.4"
- precipitation, annual total
- 351 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
69°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
13.4"
Comfort Score
75/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Moffett Federal Airfield) 75.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Moffett Federal Airfield area.
How Moffett Federal Airfield compares to every U.S. city
Moffett Federal Airfield's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
75 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Moffett Federal Airfield
MethodologyZooming out from Moffett Federal Airfield's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 59°F (15°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.5" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.5"
10.8 days with precipitation
February 2.9"
11.3 days with precipitation
March 2.0"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
5.6 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.5 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.1 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
4.0 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
8.6 days with precipitation
December 2.5"
10.5 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 23
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
351 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,264
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
427
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Moffett Federal Airfield's climate means for you
Moffett Federal Airfield runs 60°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 351 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,264 heating and 427 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: Moffett Federal Airfield, CA
Moffett Federal Airfield, California runs an annual average of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 69°F to a mean daily low of 51°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00023244, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Moffett Federal Airfield averages 13.4 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 351 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 6 and the first fall freeze near December 23. Turning to energy use, 2,264 heating degree days and 427 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Moffett Federal Airfield scores 75/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Moffett Federal Airfield, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Moffett Federal Airfield, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 78°F (25°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (6°C).
How much rain does Moffett Federal Airfield get? ▼
Moffett Federal Airfield receives 13.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Moffett Federal Airfield? ▼
Moffett Federal Airfield has a climate comfort score of 75/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Moffett Federal Airfield? ▼
Moffett Federal Airfield has approximately 351 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 6 and the first fall freeze around December 23.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Moffett Federal Airfield? ▼
Moffett Federal Airfield has 2,264 heating degree days and 427 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 Moffett Federal Airfield climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023244 near Moffett Federal Airfield.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023244. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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