Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 5.8"
- Annual precip
- 247d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Mojave
Mojave, California averages 63°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 5.8"
- annual precipitation · 1" snow
- 247 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
5.8"
Annual Snow
1.2"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
5.8"
Plus 1.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Mojave) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Mojave area.
How Mojave compares to every U.S. city
Mojave's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Mojave
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Mojave'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.1" | 0.5" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5" | 0.1" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8" | 0.2" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| July | 97°F (36°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.9 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.0 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.9 |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.2 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 3.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 0.8" | 0.4" | 14.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 0.5"
3.9 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
Snow: 0.1"
4.2 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
Snow: 0.2"
2.8 days with precipitation
April 0.2"
1.5 days with precipitation
May 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
0.4 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.4 days with precipitation
October 0.4"
1.4 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
1.6 days with precipitation
December 0.8"
Snow: 0.4"
2.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
247 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,902
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,018
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Mojave's climate means for you
Mojave runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 247 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,902 heating and 2,018 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: Mojave, CA
Based on station USC00045756 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Mojave, California averages 63°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 49°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. Mojave sees about 5.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 1.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 247 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near November 17. On the energy side, 2,902 heating degree days and 2,018 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Mojave scores 77/100 (Good), 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 Mojave, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Mojave, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Mojave get? ▼
Mojave receives 5.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Mojave? ▼
Mojave has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Mojave? ▼
Mojave has approximately 247 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around November 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Mojave? ▼
Mojave has 2,902 heating degree days and 2,018 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Mojave climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00045756 near Mojave.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00045756. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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