Climate Comfort Score
69/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA Climate
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- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 69/100
- Comfort score
- 17.0"
- Annual precip
- -5d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Morro Bay Fire Dept
Morro Bay Fire Dept, California averages 60°F a year and scores 69/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 69/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 17.0"
- annual precipitation
- -5 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 (15°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
17.0"
Annual Snow
0.1"
Comfort Score
69/100
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) 69.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Morro Bay Fire Dept area.
How Morro Bay Fire Dept compares to every U.S. city
Morro Bay Fire Dept's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
69 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Morro Bay Fire Dept
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Morro Bay Fire Dept'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 | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6" | 0.1" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
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
Growing Season
-5 days
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
What Morro Bay Fire Dept's climate means for you
Morro Bay Fire Dept runs 60°F a year - peaking in September, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about -5 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,194 heating and 208 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: Morro Bay Fire Dept, CA
Based on station USC00045866 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Morro Bay Fire Dept, California averages 60°F a year, 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. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Morro Bay Fire Dept should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 17.0 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -5 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 19 and the first fall freeze near January 14. And on the energy front, 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 69/100 (Good), 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, September-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 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 69/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Morro Bay Fire Dept? ▼
Morro Bay Fire Dept has approximately -5 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 19 and the first fall freeze around January 14.
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, 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 Morro Bay Fire Dept climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00045866 near Morro Bay Fire Dept.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00045866. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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