Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg 2 stations
Palmdale, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 5.9"
- Annual precip
- 242d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 2 weather stations (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Palmdale
Palmdale, California averages 63°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 5.9"
- precipitation, annual total
- 242 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
5.9"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
5.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Palmdale) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Palmdale area.
How Palmdale compares to every U.S. city
Palmdale'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 Palmdale
MethodologyZooming out from Palmdale'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0" | N/A | 15.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 1.5" | N/A | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9" | N/A | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3" | N/A | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1" | N/A | 0.0 | 8.4 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0" | N/A | 0.0 | 20.3 |
| July | 98°F (36°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1" | N/A | 0.0 | 29.2 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0" | N/A | 0.0 | 29.3 |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2" | N/A | 0.0 | 20.6 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5" | N/A | 0.2 | 4.1 |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4" | N/A | 6.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.0" | N/A | 17.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.0"
4.4 days with precipitation
February 1.5"
5.2 days with precipitation
March 0.9"
3.7 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
2.2 days with precipitation
May 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.6 days with precipitation
September 0.2"
0.7 days with precipitation
October 0.5"
1.3 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
2.3 days with precipitation
December 1.0"
4.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 15
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 18
50% probability date
Growing Season
242 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,778
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,944
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Palmdale's climate means for you
Palmdale runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 242 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 18 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,778 heating and 1,944 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: Palmdale, CA
An annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 48°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Palmdale, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from 2 weather stations and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Palmdale averages 5.9 inches of precipitation a year, with seasonal snowfall possible, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 242 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 18 and the first fall freeze near November 15. As for energy demand, 2,778 heating degree days and 1,944 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Palmdale 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, 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 Palmdale, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Palmdale, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 98°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 32°F (0°C).
How much rain does Palmdale get? ▼
Palmdale receives 5.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Palmdale? ▼
Palmdale 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 Palmdale? ▼
Palmdale has approximately 242 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 18 and the first fall freeze around November 15.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Palmdale? ▼
Palmdale has 2,778 heating degree days and 1,944 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 Palmdale climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from 2 weather stations near Palmdale.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023182. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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