Climate Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 66°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
- 66°F
- Avg annual temp
- 80/100
- Comfort score
- 6.0"
- Annual precip
- 327d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Taft
Taft, California averages 66°F a year and scores 80/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 82% of U.S. cities.
- 66°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 80/100
- comfort score, milder than 82% of U.S. cities
- 6.0"
- yearly precipitation total
- 327 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
66°F (19°C)
Avg High
78°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
6.0"
Annual Snow
0.2"
Comfort Score
80/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
66°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
6.0"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Taft) 80.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Taft area.
How Taft compares to every U.S. city
Taft's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
80 Top 18% higher than 82% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Taft
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Taft, 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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.1" | 0.1" | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2" | 0.1" | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 2.2 |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 8.9 |
| June | 93°F (34°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 20.1 |
| July | 99°F (37°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 29.4 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.7 |
| September | 92°F (34°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.1"
Snow: 0.1"
8.9 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
Snow: 0.1"
8.0 days with precipitation
March 1.0"
5.2 days with precipitation
April 0.6"
3.8 days with precipitation
May 0.4"
2.1 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.4 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.9 days with precipitation
October 0.3"
1.9 days with precipitation
November 0.4"
3.9 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
6.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 17
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 24
50% probability date
Growing Season
327 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,935
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,206
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Taft's climate means for you
Taft runs 66°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 327 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,935 heating and 2,206 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: Taft, CA
Taft, California runs an annual average of 66°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 78°F to a mean daily low of 53°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 USC00048752, 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. Taft receives roughly 6.0 inches of precipitation each year, with negligible snowfall. The frost-free season averages 327 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 24 and the first fall freeze near December 17. For energy use, 1,935 heating degree days and 2,206 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Taft scores 80/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. Use the monthly tables above to plan around specific windows, shoulder seasons for mild highs and lows, peak summer for July-driven heat, or deep winter for December-driven cold. All figures here are thirty-year averages: any single year may run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal, so treat them as planning guidance rather than forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Taft, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Taft, California is 66°F. The warmest month averages 99°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 41°F (5°C).
How much rain does Taft get? ▼
Taft receives 6.0 inches of precipitation annually, including 0.2 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Taft? ▼
Taft has a climate comfort score of 80/100 (Excellent), milder than 82% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Taft? ▼
Taft has approximately 327 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 24 and the first fall freeze around December 17.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Taft? ▼
Taft has 1,935 heating degree days and 2,206 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 Taft climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00048752 near Taft.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00048752. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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