Climate Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 44/100
- Comfort score
- 7.8"
- Annual precip
- 157d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Rachel
Rachel, Nevada averages 53°F a year and scores 44/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 8% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 44/100
- comfort score, milder than 8% of U.S. cities
- 7.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 157 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
53°F (11°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
35°F
Annual Precip
7.8"
Comfort Score
44/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
7.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Rachel) 44.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Rachel area.
How Rachel compares to every U.S. city
Rachel's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
44 Top 92% higher than 8% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Rachel
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Rachel'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 0.7" | 29.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.0" | 25.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 0.7" | 24.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7" | 12.4 | 0.0 |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7" | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.1 | 16.2 |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 25.8 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 27.0 |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.5 | 9.5 |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6" | 15.2 | 0.3 |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 0.4" | 26.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 17°F (-9°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 0.9" | 30.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.7"
February 1.0"
March 0.7"
April 0.7"
May 0.7"
June 0.3"
July 0.6"
August 0.5"
September 0.6"
October 0.6"
November 0.4"
December 0.9"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 8
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
157 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
5,389
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
853
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Rachel's climate means for you
Rachel runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 157 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 5,389 heating and 853 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: Rachel, NV
In Rachel, Nevada, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00266514, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rachel averages 7.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 157 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 8. As for energy demand, 5,389 heating degree days and 853 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Rachel scores 44/100 (Moderate), 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 July-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 Rachel, NV? ▼
The average annual temperature in Rachel, Nevada is 53°F. The warmest month averages 94°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 17°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Rachel get? ▼
Rachel receives 7.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Rachel? ▼
Rachel has a climate comfort score of 44/100 (Moderate), milder than 8% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Rachel? ▼
Rachel has approximately 157 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 8.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Rachel? ▼
Rachel has 5,389 heating degree days and 853 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 Rachel climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00266514 near Rachel.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00266514. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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