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Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA Climate

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

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

Morro Bay Fire Dept, California has an average annual temperature of 60°F and a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good). Annual precipitation totals 17.0". Based on NOAA 30-year normals (1991–2020).

Avg Temperature

60°F (15°C)

Avg High

68°F

Avg Low

51°F

Annual Precip

17.0"

Annual Snow

0.1"

Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Climate Comfort Score

72/100

Good

Avg Annual Temperature

60°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

17.0"

Liquid-equivalent total

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Morro Bay Fire Dept) 72.0%
National median (≈55)

PlainClimate composite — temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Morro Bay Fire Dept area.

Warming context for Morro Bay Fire Dept

Methodology

How the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Morro Bay Fire Dept 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 65°F (18°C) 46°F (8°C) 56°F (13°C)
February 65°F (19°C) 48°F (9°C) 57°F (14°C)
March 66°F (19°C) 49°F (9°C) 57°F (14°C)
April 67°F (20°C) 49°F (10°C) 58°F (15°C)
May 67°F (19°C) 52°F (11°C) 59°F (15°C)
June 66°F (19°C) 54°F (12°C) 60°F (16°C)
July 67°F (20°C) 57°F (14°C) 62°F (17°C)
August 70°F (21°C) 57°F (14°C) 63°F (17°C)
September 72°F (22°C) 56°F (13°C) 64°F (18°C)
October 73°F (23°C) 54°F (12°C) 64°F (18°C)
November 69°F (21°C) 50°F (10°C) 60°F (15°C)
December 65°F (18°C) 46°F (8°C) 55°F (13°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 3.6"

Snow: 0.1"

7.0 days with precipitation

February 3.6"

8.3 days with precipitation

March 3.2"

7.0 days with precipitation

April 1.0"

4.1 days with precipitation

May 0.4"

1.8 days with precipitation

June 0.2"

0.4 days with precipitation

July 0.1"

0.4 days with precipitation

August 0.0"

0.3 days with precipitation

September 0.1"

0.7 days with precipitation

October 0.7"

2.1 days with precipitation

November 1.3"

3.4 days with precipitation

December 2.8"

6.6 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

January 14

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

January 19

50% probability date

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

2,194

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

208

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

September

Coldest Month

December

Related Data

Climate Guides

Climate Insight: Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Morro Bay Fire Dept, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. September is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00045866, 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. Morro Bay Fire Dept receives roughly 17.0 inches of precipitation each year, with seasonal snowfall possible. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near January 19 and the first fall freeze near January 14. For energy use, 2,194 heating degree days and 208 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Morro Bay Fire Dept 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 September-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 Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA?
The average annual temperature in Morro Bay Fire Dept, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 73°F (23°C) and the coldest averages 46°F (8°C).
How much rain does Morro Bay Fire Dept get?
Morro Bay Fire Dept receives 17.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.1 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Morro Bay Fire Dept?
Morro Bay Fire Dept 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 Morro Bay Fire Dept?
Growing season data is not available for Morro Bay Fire Dept.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Morro Bay Fire Dept?
Morro Bay Fire Dept has 2,194 heating degree days and 208 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 Morro Bay Fire Dept 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 USC00045866. 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: USC00045866. For informational purposes only.

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