Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 67°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Riverside Fire Stn, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 67°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 10.0"
- Annual precip
- 350d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Riverside Fire Stn
Riverside Fire Stn, California averages 67°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 67°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 10.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 350 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
67°F (19°C)
Avg High
81°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
10.0"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
67°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Riverside Fire Stn) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Riverside Fire Stn area.
How Riverside Fire Stn compares to every U.S. city
Riverside Fire Stn's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
90 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 Riverside Fire Stn
MethodologyRiverside Fire Stn'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 | 70°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2" | 0.0" | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.5 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 14.1 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 24.7 |
| August | 97°F (36°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.6 |
| September | 93°F (34°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.4 |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.8 |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 0.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.2"
5.3 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
5.8 days with precipitation
March 1.6"
4.5 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
2.3 days with precipitation
May 0.2"
1.5 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.3 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
0.3 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.3 days with precipitation
October 0.4"
1.3 days with precipitation
November 0.7"
2.2 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
3.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 25
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 9
50% probability date
Growing Season
350 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,258
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,977
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Riverside Fire Stn's climate means for you
Riverside Fire Stn runs 67°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 350 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 9 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,258 heating and 1,977 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 Fire Stn, CA
In Riverside Fire Stn, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 67°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 81°F to a mean daily low of 53°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00047470, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Riverside Fire Stn should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 10.0 inches, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 350 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 9 and the first fall freeze near December 25. And on the energy front, 1,258 heating degree days and 1,977 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 Fire Stn scores 90/100 (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 August-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 Riverside Fire Stn, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Riverside Fire Stn, California is 67°F. The warmest month averages 97°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (6°C).
How much rain does Riverside Fire Stn get? ▼
Riverside Fire Stn receives 10.0 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Riverside Fire Stn? ▼
Riverside Fire Stn has a climate comfort score of 90/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Riverside Fire Stn? ▼
Riverside Fire Stn has approximately 350 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 9 and the first fall freeze around December 25.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Riverside Fire Stn? ▼
Riverside Fire Stn has 1,258 heating degree days and 1,977 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 Fire Stn climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00047470 near Riverside Fire Stn.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00047470. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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