Climate Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 51°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA Climate
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- 51°F
- Avg annual temp
- 53/100
- Comfort score
- 208d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Orick Prairie Creek Park
Orick Prairie Creek Park, California averages 51°F a year and scores 53/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 26% of U.S. cities.
- 51°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 53/100
- comfort score, milder than 26% of U.S. cities
- 208 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
51°F (11°C)
Avg High
60°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
53/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
51°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Orick Prairie Creek Park) 53.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Orick Prairie Creek Park area.
How Orick Prairie Creek Park compares to every U.S. city
Orick Prairie Creek Park's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
53 Top 74% higher than 26% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Orick Prairie Creek Park
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Orick Prairie Creek Park, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (7°C) | N/A | 8.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | N/A | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 47°F (8°C) | N/A | 6.3 | 0.0 |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 49°F (9°C) | N/A | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | N/A | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 58°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 53°F (12°C) | N/A | 0.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | N/A | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | N/A | 9.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January N/A
February N/A
March N/A
April N/A
May N/A
June N/A
July N/A
August N/A
September N/A
October N/A
November N/A
December N/A
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 6
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 12
50% probability date
Growing Season
208 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,155
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
4
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Orick Prairie Creek Park's climate means for you
Orick Prairie Creek Park runs 51°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 208 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 12 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,155 heating and 4 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: Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA
Orick Prairie Creek Park, California runs an annual average of 51°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 60°F to a mean daily low of 42°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00046498, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Orick Prairie Creek Park sees about an uncharted amount of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 208 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 12 and the first fall freeze near November 6. On the energy side, 5,155 heating degree days and 4 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Orick Prairie Creek Park scores 53/100 (Moderate), 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 Orick Prairie Creek Park, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Orick Prairie Creek Park, California is 51°F. The warmest month averages 69°F (21°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Orick Prairie Creek Park get? ▼
Orick Prairie Creek Park receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Orick Prairie Creek Park? ▼
Orick Prairie Creek Park has a climate comfort score of 53/100 (Moderate), milder than 26% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Orick Prairie Creek Park? ▼
Orick Prairie Creek Park has approximately 208 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 12 and the first fall freeze around November 6.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Orick Prairie Creek Park? ▼
Orick Prairie Creek Park has 5,155 heating degree days and 4 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 Orick Prairie Creek Park climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00046498 near Orick Prairie Creek Park.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00046498. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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