Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Palomar Mtn Obsy, CA Climate
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- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 30.4"
- Annual precip
- 203d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Palomar Mtn Obsy
Palomar Mtn Obsy, California averages 57°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 30.4"
- annual precipitation · 26" snow
- 203 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
30.4"
Annual Snow
26.2"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.4"
Plus 26.2" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Palomar Mtn Obsy) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Palomar Mtn Obsy area.
How Palomar Mtn Obsy compares to every U.S. city
Palomar Mtn Obsy's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
73 Top 32% higher than 68% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Palomar Mtn Obsy
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Palomar Mtn Obsy's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 51°F (11°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9" | 6.2" | 9.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 7.3" | 10.6" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6" | 3.1" | 7.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0" | 3.5" | 5.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 0.1 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.8 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3" | 0.4" | 4.3 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6" | 2.4" | 10.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.9"
Snow: 6.2"
6.8 days with precipitation
February 7.3"
Snow: 10.6"
7.5 days with precipitation
March 4.6"
Snow: 3.1"
6.1 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
Snow: 3.5"
3.8 days with precipitation
May 0.9"
2.1 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
0.4 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.1 days with precipitation
August 0.7"
1.3 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
1.3 days with precipitation
October 1.2"
2.2 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
Snow: 0.4"
3.4 days with precipitation
December 4.6"
Snow: 2.4"
6.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 18
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
203 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,835
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
981
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
February
What Palomar Mtn Obsy's climate means for you
Palomar Mtn Obsy runs 57°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in February.
- Gardeners get about 203 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,835 heating and 981 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: Palomar Mtn Obsy, CA
Palomar Mtn Obsy, California runs an annual average of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 48°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00046657, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Palomar Mtn Obsy should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 30.4 inches, with 26.2 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 203 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 29 and the first fall freeze near November 18. And on the energy front, 3,835 heating degree days and 981 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Palomar Mtn Obsy scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings August-driven heat, and deep winter brings February-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Palomar Mtn Obsy, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Palomar Mtn Obsy, California is 57°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Palomar Mtn Obsy get? ▼
Palomar Mtn Obsy receives 30.4 inches of precipitation annually, including 26.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Palomar Mtn Obsy? ▼
Palomar Mtn Obsy has a climate comfort score of 73/100 (Good), milder than 68% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Palomar Mtn Obsy? ▼
Palomar Mtn Obsy has approximately 203 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 29 and the first fall freeze around November 18.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Palomar Mtn Obsy? ▼
Palomar Mtn Obsy has 3,835 heating degree days and 981 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 Palomar Mtn Obsy climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00046657 near Palomar Mtn Obsy.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00046657. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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