Climate Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 77°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Ocotillo Wells, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 77°F
- Avg annual temp
- 54/100
- Comfort score
- 4.0"
- Annual precip
- -3d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Ocotillo Wells
Ocotillo Wells, California averages 77°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.
- 77°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 54/100
- comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
- 4.0"
- precipitation, annual total
- -3 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
77°F (25°C)
Avg High
88°F
Avg Low
65°F
Annual Precip
4.0"
Comfort Score
54/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
77°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
4.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Ocotillo Wells) 54.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Ocotillo Wells area.
How Ocotillo Wells compares to every U.S. city
Ocotillo Wells's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Ocotillo Wells
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Ocotillo Wells 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8" | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 11.6 |
| May | 94°F (34°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.4 |
| June | 102°F (39°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.2 |
| July | 108°F (42°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 96°F (35°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| August | 108°F (42°C) | 84°F (29°C) | 96°F (35°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 30.9 |
| September | 102°F (39°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 28.2 |
| October | 91°F (33°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 19.9 |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
2.2 days with precipitation
February 0.8"
2.2 days with precipitation
March 0.5"
1.1 days with precipitation
April 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
May 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
0.9 days with precipitation
August 0.4"
0.9 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
0.9 days with precipitation
October 0.3"
0.4 days with precipitation
November 0.2"
0.9 days with precipitation
December 0.5"
2.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 4
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 7
50% probability date
Growing Season
-3 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
674
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4,928
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Ocotillo Wells's climate means for you
Ocotillo Wells runs 77°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about -3 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 7 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 674 heating and 4,928 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: Ocotillo Wells, CA
Ocotillo Wells, California runs an annual average of 77°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 88°F to a mean daily low of 65°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 USC00046386, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Ocotillo Wells averages 4.0 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages -3 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 7 and the first fall freeze near January 4. As for energy demand, 674 heating degree days and 4,928 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Ocotillo Wells scores 54/100 (Moderate), 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, July-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 Ocotillo Wells, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Ocotillo Wells, California is 77°F. The warmest month averages 108°F (42°C) and the coldest averages 47°F (8°C).
How much rain does Ocotillo Wells get? ▼
Ocotillo Wells receives 4.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Ocotillo Wells? ▼
Ocotillo Wells has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Ocotillo Wells? ▼
Ocotillo Wells has approximately -3 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 7 and the first fall freeze around January 4.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Ocotillo Wells? ▼
Ocotillo Wells has 674 heating degree days and 4,928 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Ocotillo Wells climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00046386 near Ocotillo Wells.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00046386. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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