Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Northridge Cal State, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 14.6"
- Annual precip
- -1d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Northridge Cal State
Northridge Cal State, California averages 66°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 14.6"
- annual precipitation
- -1 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
14.6"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
14.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Northridge Cal State) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Northridge Cal State area.
How Northridge Cal State compares to every U.S. city
Northridge Cal State's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
79 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Northridge Cal State
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Northridge Cal State captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 67°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.4 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.7 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 7.1 |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
5.8 days with precipitation
February 3.9"
6.9 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
4.6 days with precipitation
April 0.7"
2.9 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
1.5 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
2.5 days with precipitation
November 0.8"
3.7 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
6.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 2
50% probability date
Growing Season
-1 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,273
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,711
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
Nearby Cities
What Northridge Cal State's climate means for you
Northridge Cal State runs 66°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about -1 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 2 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,273 heating and 1,711 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: Northridge Cal State, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Northridge Cal State, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00046263, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Northridge Cal State should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 14.6 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -1 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 2 and the first fall freeze near January 1. And on the energy front, 1,273 heating degree days and 1,711 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Northridge Cal State scores 79/100 (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 August-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 Northridge Cal State, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Northridge Cal State, California is 66°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 46°F (8°C).
How much rain does Northridge Cal State get? ▼
Northridge Cal State receives 14.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Northridge Cal State? ▼
Northridge Cal State has a climate comfort score of 79/100 (Good), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Northridge Cal State? ▼
Northridge Cal State has approximately -1 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 2 and the first fall freeze around January 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Northridge Cal State? ▼
Northridge Cal State has 1,273 heating degree days and 1,711 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 Northridge Cal State climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00046263 near Northridge Cal State.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00046263. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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