Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Paso Robles Muni, CA Climate
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- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 12.2"
- Annual precip
- 215d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Paso Robles Muni
Paso Robles Muni, California averages 60°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 12.2"
- annual precipitation
- 215 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
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
43°F
Annual Precip
12.2"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.2"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Paso Robles Muni) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Paso Robles Muni area.
How Paso Robles Muni compares to every U.S. city
Paso Robles Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 Muni
MethodologyPaso Robles Muni's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 61°F (16°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7" | 0.0" | 11.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 7.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.1 |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 7.0 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 15.6 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.4 |
| August | 94°F (34°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.7 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.9 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 6.3 |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 7.0 | 0.3 |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 14.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.7"
7.2 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
8.2 days with precipitation
March 2.4"
7.1 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
4.0 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
1.7 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.2 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
2.0 days with precipitation
November 0.9"
4.0 days with precipitation
December 2.0"
7.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 5
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
215 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,760
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
959
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76% | 4.9 | 58% | 22% |
| February | 73% | 5.7 | 53% | 22% |
| March | 67% | 6.8 | 62% | 16% |
| April | 56% | 8.0 | 66% | 12% |
| May | 55% | 9.2 | 73% | 10% |
| June | 50% | 8.7 | 85% | 5% |
| July | 51% | 7.8 | 84% | 6% |
| August | 49% | 6.7 | 86% | 4% |
| September | 51% | 5.7 | 80% | 7% |
| October | 58% | 4.7 | 73% | 11% |
| November | 68% | 4.7 | 65% | 15% |
| December | 71% | 4.8 | 58% | 21% |
What Paso Robles Muni's climate means for you
Paso Robles Muni runs 60°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 215 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,760 heating and 959 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 Muni, CA
In Paso Robles Muni, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 43°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USW00093209, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Paso Robles Muni sees about 12.2 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 215 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 4 and the first fall freeze near November 5. On the energy side, 2,760 heating degree days and 959 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 Muni scores 83/100 (Excellent), 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 December-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 Paso Robles Muni, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Paso Robles Muni, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Paso Robles Muni get? ▼
Paso Robles Muni receives 12.2 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Paso Robles Muni? ▼
Paso Robles Muni has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Paso Robles Muni? ▼
Paso Robles Muni has approximately 215 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 4 and the first fall freeze around November 5.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Paso Robles Muni? ▼
Paso Robles Muni has 2,760 heating degree days and 959 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 Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00093209 near Paso Robles Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00093209. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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