Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 62°F annual avg 2 stations
Oxnard, CA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 62°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Oxnard
Oxnard, California averages 62°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 62°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
62°F (16°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
N/A
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
62°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Oxnard) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Oxnard area.
How Oxnard compares to every U.S. city
Oxnard's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Oxnard
MethodologyZooming out from Oxnard's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (14°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 58°F (14°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 60°F (15°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 68°F (20°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 67°F (19°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | N/A | 0.0 | 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
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,605
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
348
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
January
What Oxnard's climate means for you
Oxnard runs 62°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in January.
- Energy bills track 1,605 heating and 348 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: Oxnard, CA
Oxnard, California runs an annual average of 62°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 53°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while January is the coldest. Drawn from 2 weather stations, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Beyond temperature, Oxnard averages an uncharted amount of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. Turning to energy use, 1,605 heating degree days and 348 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Oxnard scores 72/100 (Good), 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, August-driven heat peaks in summer, and January-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 Oxnard, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Oxnard, California is 62°F. The warmest month averages 76°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 46°F (8°C).
How much rain does Oxnard get? ▼
Oxnard receives an unknown amount of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Oxnard? ▼
Oxnard has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Oxnard? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Oxnard.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Oxnard? ▼
Oxnard has 1,605 heating degree days and 348 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 Oxnard climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Oxnard.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00046569. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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