Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 56°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Nevada City, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 56°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 62.3"
- Annual precip
- 220d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Nevada City
Nevada City, California averages 56°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 56°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 62.3"
- annual precipitation · 15" snow
- 220 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
56°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
62.3"
Annual Snow
14.5"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
56°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
62.3"
Plus 14.5" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Nevada City) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Nevada City area.
How Nevada City compares to every U.S. city
Nevada City'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
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 Nevada City
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Nevada City, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 51°F (10°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 10.9" | 2.3" | 10.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 10.5" | 4.6" | 9.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 9.9" | 3.2" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2" | 0.9" | 4.2 | 0.0 |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 11.2 |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.7 |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.2 |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2" | 0.8" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 35°F (1°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 12.2" | 2.7" | 11.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 10.9"
Snow: 2.3"
13.6 days with precipitation
February 10.5"
Snow: 4.6"
12.2 days with precipitation
March 9.9"
Snow: 3.2"
12.2 days with precipitation
April 5.2"
Snow: 0.9"
9.1 days with precipitation
May 2.9"
6.2 days with precipitation
June 0.9"
2.6 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
0.9 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
2.0 days with precipitation
October 2.9"
4.4 days with precipitation
November 6.2"
Snow: 0.8"
9.1 days with precipitation
December 12.2"
Snow: 2.7"
12.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
220 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,038
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
847
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Nevada City's climate means for you
Nevada City runs 56°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 220 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,038 heating and 847 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: Nevada City, CA
Nevada City, California runs an annual average of 56°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 45°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00046136, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Nevada City receives roughly 62.3 inches of precipitation each year, with 14.5 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 220 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 14 and the first fall freeze near November 20. For energy use, 4,038 heating degree days and 847 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Nevada City scores 58/100 (Moderate), 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 July-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 Nevada City, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Nevada City, California is 56°F. The warmest month averages 87°F (31°C) and the coldest averages 35°F (1°C).
How much rain does Nevada City get? ▼
Nevada City receives 62.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 14.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Nevada City? ▼
Nevada City 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 Nevada City? ▼
Nevada City has approximately 220 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 14 and the first fall freeze around November 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Nevada City? ▼
Nevada City has 4,038 heating degree days and 847 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 Nevada City climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00046136 near Nevada City.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00046136. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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