Climate Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 53°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Strawberry Valley, CA Climate
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- 53°F
- Avg annual temp
- 34/100
- Comfort score
- 82.5"
- Annual precip
- 179d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Strawberry Valley
Strawberry Valley, California averages 53°F a year and scores 34/100 on the comfort index - below average, milder than 1% of U.S. cities.
- 53°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 34/100
- comfort score, milder than 1% of U.S. cities
- 82.5"
- annual precipitation · 82" snow
- 179 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
53°F (11°C)
Avg High
66°F
Avg Low
40°F
Annual Precip
82.5"
Annual Snow
82.0"
Comfort Score
34/100
Below Average
Avg Annual Temperature
53°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
82.5"
Plus 82.0" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Strawberry Valley) 34.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Below Average for the Strawberry Valley area.
How Strawberry Valley compares to every U.S. city
Strawberry Valley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
34 Top 99% higher than 1% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Strawberry Valley
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Strawberry Valley'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 | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 14.7" | 17.7" | 21.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 13.7" | 19.4" | 18.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 12.8" | 17.1" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4" | 8.1" | 10.6 | 0.0 |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0" | 0.6" | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.1 |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1" | 0.5" | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 8.6" | 3.5" | 11.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 16.3" | 15.1" | 21.7 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 14.7"
Snow: 17.7"
13.1 days with precipitation
February 13.7"
Snow: 19.4"
12.0 days with precipitation
March 12.8"
Snow: 17.1"
11.5 days with precipitation
April 6.4"
Snow: 8.1"
9.4 days with precipitation
May 4.0"
Snow: 0.6"
7.2 days with precipitation
June 1.2"
2.6 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.5 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
0.8 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
2.0 days with precipitation
October 4.1"
Snow: 0.5"
5.0 days with precipitation
November 8.6"
Snow: 3.5"
9.0 days with precipitation
December 16.3"
Snow: 15.1"
12.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 30
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
May 4
50% probability date
Growing Season
179 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,895
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
384
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Strawberry Valley's climate means for you
Strawberry Valley runs 53°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 179 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 4 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,895 heating and 384 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: Strawberry Valley, CA
In Strawberry Valley, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 53°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 66°F to a mean daily low of 40°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00048606, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Strawberry Valley should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 82.5 inches, with 82.0 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 179 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 4 and the first fall freeze near October 30. And on the energy front, 4,895 heating degree days and 384 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Strawberry Valley scores 34/100 (Below Average), 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 Strawberry Valley, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Strawberry Valley, California is 53°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 30°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Strawberry Valley get? ▼
Strawberry Valley receives 82.5 inches of precipitation annually, including 82.0 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Strawberry Valley? ▼
Strawberry Valley has a climate comfort score of 34/100 (Below Average), milder than 1% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Strawberry Valley? ▼
Strawberry Valley has approximately 179 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 4 and the first fall freeze around October 30.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Strawberry Valley? ▼
Strawberry Valley has 4,895 heating degree days and 384 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 Strawberry Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00048606 near Strawberry Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00048606. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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