Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
MT Laguna, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 54°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 17.6"
- Annual precip
- 200d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for MT Laguna
MT Laguna, California averages 54°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 54°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 17.6"
- annual precipitation
- 200 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
54°F (12°C)
Avg High
65°F
Avg Low
44°F
Annual Precip
17.6"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
54°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
17.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (MT Laguna) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the MT Laguna area.
How MT Laguna compares to every U.S. city
MT Laguna's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for MT Laguna
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. MT Laguna'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 | 50°F (10°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7" | 11.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8" | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6" | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 0.9" | 5.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7" | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.4" | 6.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3" | 13.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
February 4.8"
March 2.6"
April 0.9"
May 0.4"
June 0.1"
July 0.8"
August 0.5"
September 0.5"
October 0.7"
November 1.4"
December 2.3"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 22
50% probability date
Growing Season
200 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,361
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
537
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
January
What MT Laguna's climate means for you
MT Laguna runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in January.
- Gardeners get about 200 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 22 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,361 heating and 537 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: MT Laguna, CA
MT Laguna, California runs an annual average of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 65°F to a mean daily low of 44°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00045968, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, MT Laguna averages 17.6 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 200 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 22 and the first fall freeze near November 8. Turning to energy use, 4,361 heating degree days and 537 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, MT Laguna scores 58/100 (Moderate), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and January-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in MT Laguna, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in MT Laguna, California is 54°F. The warmest month averages 83°F (28°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does MT Laguna get? ▼
MT Laguna receives 17.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for MT Laguna? ▼
MT Laguna has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in MT Laguna? ▼
MT Laguna has approximately 200 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 22 and the first fall freeze around November 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in MT Laguna? ▼
MT Laguna has 4,361 heating degree days and 537 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 MT Laguna climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00045968 near MT Laguna.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00045968. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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