Climate Comfort Score
73/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Paso Robles, CA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 73/100
- Comfort score
- 15.3"
- Annual precip
- 240d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Paso Robles
Paso Robles, California averages 60°F a year and scores 73/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 68% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 73/100
- comfort score, milder than 68% of U.S. cities
- 15.3"
- precipitation, annual total
- 240 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
60°F (15°C)
Avg High
76°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
15.3"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
73/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
15.3"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Paso Robles) 73.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Paso Robles area.
How Paso Robles compares to every U.S. city
Paso Robles'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 Paso Robles
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Paso Robles, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4" | 0.0" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2" | 0.0" | 8.6 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 3.0 | 0.2 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| June | 87°F (30°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.4 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 17.8 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.2 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.0 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.7 | 5.9 |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 8.7 | 0.3 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 18.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 3.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
February 3.2"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
7.9 days with precipitation
April 0.8"
3.9 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
1.7 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
2.4 days with precipitation
November 1.2"
4.3 days with precipitation
December 2.5"
7.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 15
50% probability date
Growing Season
240 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,777
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
851
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Paso Robles's climate means for you
Paso Robles runs 60°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 240 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 15 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,777 heating and 851 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: Paso Robles, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Paso Robles, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00046730, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Paso Robles sees about 15.3 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 240 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 15 and the first fall freeze near November 10. On the energy side, 2,777 heating degree days and 851 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Paso Robles scores 73/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows in the monthly tables above, summer brings August-driven heat, and winter brings December-driven cold - use that rhythm for planning. These figures are thirty-year averages rather than forecasts, so a specific year may still run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than what's shown.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Paso Robles, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Paso Robles, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (0°C).
How much rain does Paso Robles get? ▼
Paso Robles receives 15.3 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Paso Robles? ▼
Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles? ▼
Paso Robles has approximately 240 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 15 and the first fall freeze around November 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Paso Robles? ▼
Paso Robles has 2,777 heating degree days and 851 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 Paso Robles climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00046730 near Paso Robles.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00046730. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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