Climate Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 60°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stony Gorge Rsvr, CA Climate
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- 60°F
- Avg annual temp
- 83/100
- Comfort score
- 21.4"
- Annual precip
- 222d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stony Gorge Rsvr
Stony Gorge Rsvr, California averages 60°F a year and scores 83/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 85% of U.S. cities.
- 60°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 83/100
- comfort score, milder than 85% of U.S. cities
- 21.4"
- annual precipitation
- 222 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
60°F (16°C)
Avg High
75°F
Avg Low
45°F
Annual Precip
21.4"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
83/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
60°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
21.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stony Gorge Rsvr) 83.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Stony Gorge Rsvr area.
How Stony Gorge Rsvr compares to every U.S. city
Stony Gorge Rsvr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
83 Top 15% higher than 85% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Stony Gorge Rsvr
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Stony Gorge Rsvr's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | 56°F (13°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 14.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 9.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8" | 0.0" | 5.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 2.5 | 0.3 |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 5.8 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 16.1 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 26.8 |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 25.3 |
| September | 90°F (32°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 18.0 |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 4.1 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0" | 0.0" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0" | 0.0" | 17.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.5"
11.7 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
March 2.8"
9.3 days with precipitation
April 1.4"
5.7 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
5.0 days with precipitation
June 0.5"
2.0 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.3 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
0.4 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
1.0 days with precipitation
October 0.9"
3.5 days with precipitation
November 2.0"
7.4 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
11.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 5
50% probability date
Growing Season
222 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
3,190
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,364
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Stony Gorge Rsvr's climate means for you
Stony Gorge Rsvr runs 60°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 222 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 5 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 3,190 heating and 1,364 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: Stony Gorge Rsvr, CA
Based on station USC00048587 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Stony Gorge Rsvr, California averages 60°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 45°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Beyond temperature, Stony Gorge Rsvr averages 21.4 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 222 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 5 and the first fall freeze near November 13. Turning to energy use, 3,190 heating degree days and 1,364 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stony Gorge Rsvr scores 83/100 (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 Stony Gorge Rsvr, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stony Gorge Rsvr, California is 60°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 33°F (1°C).
How much rain does Stony Gorge Rsvr get? ▼
Stony Gorge Rsvr receives 21.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stony Gorge Rsvr? ▼
Stony Gorge Rsvr has a climate comfort score of 83/100 (Excellent), milder than 85% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Stony Gorge Rsvr? ▼
Stony Gorge Rsvr has approximately 222 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 5 and the first fall freeze around November 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stony Gorge Rsvr? ▼
Stony Gorge Rsvr has 3,190 heating degree days and 1,364 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 Stony Gorge Rsvr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00048587 near Stony Gorge Rsvr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00048587. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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