Climate Comfort Score
69/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Riverside Citrus Exp, CA Climate
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- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 69/100
- Comfort score
- 9.9"
- Annual precip
- -8d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Riverside Citrus Exp
Riverside Citrus Exp, California averages 67°F a year and scores 69/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 69/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 9.9"
- yearly precipitation total
- -8 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
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
9.9"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
69/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
9.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Riverside Citrus Exp) 69.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Riverside Citrus Exp area.
How Riverside Citrus Exp compares to every U.S. city
Riverside Citrus Exp's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
69 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Riverside Citrus Exp
MethodologyZooming out from Riverside Citrus Exp'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 | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.5 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.5 |
| June | 87°F (31°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 12.2 |
| July | 94°F (35°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.1 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.7 |
| September | 93°F (34°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.3 |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.9 |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.2 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.1"
6.9 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
March 1.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
3.6 days with precipitation
May 0.3"
2.0 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.8 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.2"
0.6 days with precipitation
October 0.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
2.7 days with precipitation
December 1.5"
5.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
January 2
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 10
50% probability date
Growing Season
-8 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,266
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,857
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Riverside Citrus Exp's climate means for you
Riverside Citrus Exp runs 67°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about -8 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 10 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,266 heating and 1,857 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: Riverside Citrus Exp, CA
Riverside Citrus Exp, California runs an annual average of 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 53°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USC00047473, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Riverside Citrus Exp should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 9.9 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages -8 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 10 and the first fall freeze near January 2. And on the energy front, 1,266 heating degree days and 1,857 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Riverside Citrus Exp scores 69/100 (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 Riverside Citrus Exp, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Riverside Citrus Exp, California is 67°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 43°F (6°C).
How much rain does Riverside Citrus Exp get? ▼
Riverside Citrus Exp receives 9.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Riverside Citrus Exp? ▼
Riverside Citrus Exp has a climate comfort score of 69/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Riverside Citrus Exp? ▼
Riverside Citrus Exp has approximately -8 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 10 and the first fall freeze around January 2.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Riverside Citrus Exp? ▼
Riverside Citrus Exp has 1,266 heating degree days and 1,857 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Riverside Citrus Exp climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00047473 near Riverside Citrus Exp.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00047473. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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