Climate Comfort Score
75/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Salinas Municipal, CA Climate
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- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 75/100
- Comfort score
- 12.6"
- Annual precip
- 315d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Salinas Municipal
Salinas Municipal, California averages 58°F a year and scores 75/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 75/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 12.6"
- annual precipitation
- 315 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
58°F (15°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
48°F
Annual Precip
12.6"
Comfort Score
75/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.6"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Salinas Municipal) 75.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Salinas Municipal area.
How Salinas Municipal compares to every U.S. city
Salinas Municipal's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
75 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Salinas Municipal
MethodologySalinas Municipal'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1" | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.1" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.6"
9.4 days with precipitation
February 2.4"
9.3 days with precipitation
March 2.1"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
5.5 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.9 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.1 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.7 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
2.7 days with precipitation
November 1.3"
5.7 days with precipitation
December 2.1"
8.4 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 29
50% probability date
Growing Season
315 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,635
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
134
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
September
Coldest Month
December
What Salinas Municipal's climate means for you
Salinas Municipal runs 58°F a year - peaking in September, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 315 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 29 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,635 heating and 134 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: Salinas Municipal, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Salinas Municipal, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 48°F. September is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00023233, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Salinas Municipal averages 12.6 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 315 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 29 and the first fall freeze near December 10. As for energy demand, 2,635 heating degree days and 134 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Salinas Municipal scores 75/100 (Good), 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 September-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 Salinas Municipal, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Salinas Municipal, California is 58°F. The warmest month averages 74°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Salinas Municipal get? ▼
Salinas Municipal receives 12.6 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Salinas Municipal? ▼
Salinas Municipal has a climate comfort score of 75/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Salinas Municipal? ▼
Salinas Municipal has approximately 315 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 29 and the first fall freeze around December 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Salinas Municipal? ▼
Salinas Municipal has 2,635 heating degree days and 134 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 Salinas Municipal climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023233 near Salinas Municipal.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023233. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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