Climate Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 55°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tehachapi, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 55°F
- Avg annual temp
- 58/100
- Comfort score
- 12.7"
- Annual precip
- 181d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tehachapi
Tehachapi, California averages 55°F a year and scores 58/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 38% of U.S. cities.
- 55°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 58/100
- comfort score, milder than 38% of U.S. cities
- 12.7"
- precipitation, annual total
- 181 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
55°F (13°C)
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
42°F
Annual Precip
12.7"
Comfort Score
58/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
55°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tehachapi) 58.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Tehachapi area.
How Tehachapi compares to every U.S. city
Tehachapi's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
58 Top 62% higher than 38% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tehachapi
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Tehachapi'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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4" | 16.4 | 0.0 |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0" | 15.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0" | 12.5 | 0.0 |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8" | 7.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4" | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 11.5 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 0.5" | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9" | 8.1 | 0.0 |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1" | 18.2 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 2.4"
February 3.0"
March 2.0"
April 0.8"
May 0.4"
June 0.1"
July 0.3"
August 0.1"
September 0.1"
October 0.5"
November 0.9"
December 2.1"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
October 26
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
April 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
181 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
4,443
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
631
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Tehachapi's climate means for you
Tehachapi runs 55°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 181 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near April 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 4,443 heating and 631 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: Tehachapi, CA
An annual average temperature of 55°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 67°F to a mean daily low of 42°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Tehachapi, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00048829 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Tehachapi averages 12.7 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 181 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near April 28 and the first fall freeze near October 26. As for energy demand, 4,443 heating degree days and 631 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tehachapi scores 58/100 (Moderate), 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 Tehachapi, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tehachapi, California is 55°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 31°F (-1°C).
How much rain does Tehachapi get? ▼
Tehachapi receives 12.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tehachapi? ▼
Tehachapi has a climate comfort score of 58/100 (Moderate), milder than 38% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tehachapi? ▼
Tehachapi has approximately 181 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around April 28 and the first fall freeze around October 26.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tehachapi? ▼
Tehachapi has 4,443 heating degree days and 631 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 Tehachapi climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00048829 near Tehachapi.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00048829. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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