Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stockton Metro, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 13.4"
- Annual precip
- 298d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stockton Metro
Stockton Metro, California averages 63°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 13.4"
- precipitation, annual total
- 298 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
13.4"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
13.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stockton Metro) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Stockton Metro area.
How Stockton Metro compares to every U.S. city
Stockton Metro's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Stockton Metro
MethodologyStockton Metro'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 | 57°F (14°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5" | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 47°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1" | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6" | 0.0 | 6.3 |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 15.4 |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.8 |
| August | 94°F (35°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 15.8 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7" | 0.0 | 3.5 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 38°F (4°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4" | 8.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.7"
9.7 days with precipitation
February 2.5"
9.2 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
9.0 days with precipitation
April 1.1"
5.3 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
2.9 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
2.8 days with precipitation
November 1.4"
6.4 days with precipitation
December 2.4"
9.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
298 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,260
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,566
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
Humidity & Wind
Monthly averages from hourly observations
| Month | Humidity | Wind (mph) | Clear Sky % | Overcast % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80% | 6.4 | 57% | 24% |
| February | 72% | 7.0 | 57% | 21% |
| March | 64% | 8.1 | 67% | 13% |
| April | 55% | 9.2 | 73% | 9% |
| May | 52% | 9.8 | 82% | 4% |
| June | 47% | 9.0 | 92% | 2% |
| July | 48% | 8.4 | 94% | 0% |
| August | 48% | 7.8 | 94% | 1% |
| September | 51% | 6.7 | 89% | 2% |
| October | 61% | 5.6 | 77% | 9% |
| November | 75% | 6.1 | 61% | 20% |
| December | 81% | 6.5 | 55% | 29% |
What Stockton Metro's climate means for you
Stockton Metro runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 298 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,260 heating and 1,566 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: Stockton Metro, CA
Stockton Metro, California runs an annual average of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 49°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00023237, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Stockton Metro sees about 13.4 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 298 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 6 and the first fall freeze near December 1. On the energy side, 2,260 heating degree days and 1,566 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stockton Metro scores 82/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Stockton Metro, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stockton Metro, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 95°F (35°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (4°C).
How much rain does Stockton Metro get? ▼
Stockton Metro receives 13.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stockton Metro? ▼
Stockton Metro has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Stockton Metro? ▼
Stockton Metro has approximately 298 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 6 and the first fall freeze around December 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stockton Metro? ▼
Stockton Metro has 2,260 heating degree days and 1,566 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 Stockton Metro climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023237 near Stockton Metro.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023237. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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