Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
San Rafael Civic Ctr, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 34.5"
- Annual precip
- 344d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for San Rafael Civic Ctr
San Rafael Civic Ctr, California averages 60°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 34.5"
- precipitation, annual total
- 344 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
60°F (15°C)
Avg High
70°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
34.5"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
34.5"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (San Rafael Civic Ctr) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the San Rafael Civic Ctr area.
How San Rafael Civic Ctr compares to every U.S. city
San Rafael Civic Ctr'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 San Rafael Civic Ctr
MethodologySan Rafael Civic Ctr'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 | 57°F (14°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 7.1" | 0.0" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 6.9" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.4 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.7 |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 1.2 |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 7.8" | 0.0" | 1.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 7.1"
12.5 days with precipitation
February 6.9"
11.1 days with precipitation
March 4.4"
10.2 days with precipitation
April 2.0"
6.3 days with precipitation
May 0.9"
3.1 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.3 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
0.1 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
October 1.5"
3.9 days with precipitation
November 3.5"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 7.8"
11.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 21
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 11
50% probability date
Growing Season
344 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,481
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
486
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What San Rafael Civic Ctr's climate means for you
San Rafael Civic Ctr runs 60°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 344 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 11 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,481 heating and 486 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: San Rafael Civic Ctr, CA
San Rafael Civic Ctr, California runs an annual average of 60°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 70°F to a mean daily low of 49°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 USC00047880, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. San Rafael Civic Ctr receives roughly 34.5 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 344 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 11 and the first fall freeze near December 21. For energy use, 2,481 heating degree days and 486 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, San Rafael Civic Ctr scores 90/100 (Excellent), 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 San Rafael Civic Ctr, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in San Rafael Civic Ctr, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 81°F (27°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (6°C).
How much rain does San Rafael Civic Ctr get? ▼
San Rafael Civic Ctr receives 34.5 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for San Rafael Civic Ctr? ▼
San Rafael Civic Ctr 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 San Rafael Civic Ctr? ▼
San Rafael Civic Ctr has approximately 344 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 11 and the first fall freeze around December 21.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in San Rafael Civic Ctr? ▼
San Rafael Civic Ctr has 2,481 heating degree days and 486 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 San Rafael Civic Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00047880 near San Rafael Civic Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00047880. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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