Climate Comfort Score
65/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 77°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Stovepipe Wells, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 77°F
- Avg annual temp
- 65/100
- Comfort score
- 1.9"
- Annual precip
- 352d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Stovepipe Wells
Stovepipe Wells, California averages 77°F a year and scores 65/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 57% of U.S. cities.
- 77°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 65/100
- comfort score, milder than 57% of U.S. cities
- 1.9"
- annual precipitation
- 352 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
77°F (25°C)
Avg High
89°F
Avg Low
65°F
Annual Precip
1.9"
Comfort Score
65/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
77°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
1.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Stovepipe Wells) 65.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Stovepipe Wells area.
How Stovepipe Wells compares to every U.S. city
Stovepipe Wells's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
65 Top 43% higher than 57% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Stovepipe Wells
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Stovepipe Wells, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 65°F (18°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 3.7 |
| April | 88°F (31°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 14.0 |
| May | 98°F (37°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 25.9 |
| June | 109°F (43°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 96°F (35°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.8 |
| July | 115°F (46°C) | 90°F (32°C) | 102°F (39°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 31.0 |
| August | 113°F (45°C) | 87°F (31°C) | 100°F (38°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 31.0 |
| September | 105°F (40°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 92°F (33°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| October | 89°F (32°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 14.5 |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1" | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 0.1" | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 0.2"
3.2 days with precipitation
February 0.6"
3.2 days with precipitation
March 0.2"
2.7 days with precipitation
April 0.1"
1.5 days with precipitation
May 0.1"
3.3 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
1.4 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
1.6 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
0.9 days with precipitation
September 0.0"
0.8 days with precipitation
October 0.1"
1.4 days with precipitation
November 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
December 0.1"
2.1 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 22
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
352 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,119
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
5,533
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Stovepipe Wells's climate means for you
Stovepipe Wells runs 77°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 352 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,119 heating and 5,533 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: Stovepipe Wells, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Stovepipe Wells, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 77°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 89°F to a mean daily low of 65°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USW00053139, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Stovepipe Wells averages 1.9 inches of precipitation annually, predominantly as rainfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 352 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 4 and the first fall freeze near December 22. Turning to energy use, 1,119 heating degree days and 5,533 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Stovepipe Wells scores 65/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Stovepipe Wells, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Stovepipe Wells, California is 77°F. The warmest month averages 115°F (46°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Stovepipe Wells get? ▼
Stovepipe Wells receives 1.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Stovepipe Wells? ▼
Stovepipe Wells has a climate comfort score of 65/100 (Good), milder than 57% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Stovepipe Wells? ▼
Stovepipe Wells has approximately 352 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 4 and the first fall freeze around December 22.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Stovepipe Wells? ▼
Stovepipe Wells has 1,119 heating degree days and 5,533 cooling degree days annually, a cooling-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 Stovepipe Wells climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00053139 near Stovepipe Wells.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00053139. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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