Climate Comfort Score
79/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Priest Valley, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 79/100
- Comfort score
- 20.8"
- Annual precip
- 167d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Priest Valley
Priest Valley, California averages 57°F a year and scores 79/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 79/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 20.8"
- annual precipitation
- 167 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
76°F
Avg Low
39°F
Annual Precip
20.8"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
79/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
20.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Priest Valley) 79.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Priest Valley area.
How Priest Valley compares to every U.S. city
Priest Valley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
79 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Priest Valley
MethodologyZooming out from Priest Valley'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) | 30°F (-1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9" | 0.0" | 19.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (16°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2" | 0.0" | 14.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7" | 0.0" | 13.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3" | 0.0" | 10.6 | 0.5 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 3.3 | 4.2 |
| June | 89°F (31°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.3 | 14.3 |
| July | 96°F (35°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.4 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.9 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 17.3 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 16.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 21.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.9"
9.7 days with precipitation
February 4.2"
10.7 days with precipitation
March 3.7"
8.0 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
5.1 days with precipitation
May 0.7"
2.2 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.5 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
2.4 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
5.0 days with precipitation
December 3.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 8
50% probability date
Growing Season
167 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,603
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
845
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Priest Valley's climate means for you
Priest Valley runs 57°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 167 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 8 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,603 heating and 845 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: Priest Valley, CA
In Priest Valley, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 76°F to a mean daily low of 39°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00047150, 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. Priest Valley sees about 20.8 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 167 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 8 and the first fall freeze near October 22. On the energy side, 3,603 heating degree days and 845 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Priest Valley scores 79/100 (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 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 Priest Valley, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Priest Valley, California is 57°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Priest Valley get? ▼
Priest Valley receives 20.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Priest Valley? ▼
Priest Valley has a climate comfort score of 79/100 (Good), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Priest Valley? ▼
Priest Valley has approximately 167 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 8 and the first fall freeze around October 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Priest Valley? ▼
Priest Valley has 3,603 heating degree days and 845 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 Priest Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00047150 near Priest Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00047150. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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