Climate Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Redding, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 92/100
- Comfort score
- 47.1"
- Annual precip
- 248d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Redding
Redding, California averages 60°F a year and scores 92/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 92/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 47.1"
- precipitation, annual total
- 248 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
73°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
47.1"
Comfort Score
92/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Redding) 92.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Redding area.
How Redding compares to every U.S. city
Redding's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
92 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Redding
MethodologyZooming out from Redding'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 7.5" | 7.6 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 8.4" | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 7.5" | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8" | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4" | 0.0 | 3.6 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 14.5 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 27.1 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 25.5 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 8.6" | 9.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 7.5"
11.4 days with precipitation
February 8.4"
10.6 days with precipitation
March 7.5"
13.0 days with precipitation
April 3.8"
10.0 days with precipitation
May 2.4"
8.1 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
4.3 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
0.7 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
1.8 days with precipitation
September 0.3"
3.1 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
6.5 days with precipitation
November 4.5"
8.4 days with precipitation
December 8.6"
12.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
248 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,149
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,511
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Redding's climate means for you
Redding runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 248 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,149 heating and 1,511 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: Redding, CA
Based on station USW00004222 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Redding, California averages 60°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Redding averages 47.1 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 248 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 19 and the first fall freeze near November 22. Turning to energy use, 3,149 heating degree days and 1,511 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Redding scores 92/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Redding, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Redding, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 36°F (2°C).
How much rain does Redding get? ▼
Redding receives 47.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Redding? ▼
Redding has a climate comfort score of 92/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Redding? ▼
Redding has approximately 248 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 19 and the first fall freeze around November 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Redding? ▼
Redding has 3,149 heating degree days and 1,511 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 Redding climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00004222 near Redding.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00004222. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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