Climate Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 44°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Truckee RS, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 44°F
- Avg annual temp
- 47/100
- Comfort score
- 30.6"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Truckee RS
Truckee RS, California averages 44°F a year and scores 47/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 17% of U.S. cities.
- 44°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 47/100
- comfort score, milder than 17% of U.S. cities
- 30.6"
- annual precipitation · 207" snow
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
44°F (7°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
27°F
Annual Precip
30.6"
Annual Snow
206.6"
Comfort Score
47/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
44°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
30.6"
Plus 206.6" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Truckee RS) 47.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Truckee RS area.
How Truckee RS compares to every U.S. city
Truckee RS's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
47 Top 83% higher than 17% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Truckee RS
MethodologyTruckee RS's NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits inside a longer story: U.S. land temperatures have been tracking (and drifting from) the global mean since 1900, and the chart below shows that spread, with the most recent decade running 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 | 42°F (5°C) | 16°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.7" | 43.6" | 30.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 5.1" | 47.9" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5" | 32.2" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1" | 18.5" | 26.9 | 0.0 |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 31°F (0°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.5" | 4.1" | 15.3 | 0.1 |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 0.9" | 6.3 | 0.6 |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 5.5 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 3.9 |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 0.5" | 9.4 | 0.4 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8" | 2.8" | 23.9 | 0.0 |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8" | 11.9" | 28.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.2" | 44.2" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 5.7"
Snow: 43.6"
11.9 days with precipitation
February 5.1"
Snow: 47.9"
11.0 days with precipitation
March 4.5"
Snow: 32.2"
10.0 days with precipitation
April 2.1"
Snow: 18.5"
9.4 days with precipitation
May 1.5"
Snow: 4.1"
7.3 days with precipitation
June 0.6"
Snow: 0.9"
3.2 days with precipitation
July 0.3"
1.9 days with precipitation
August 0.5"
2.0 days with precipitation
September 0.6"
Snow: 0.5"
2.8 days with precipitation
October 1.8"
Snow: 2.8"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 2.8"
Snow: 11.9"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 5.2"
Snow: 44.2"
11.6 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
N/A
50% probability date
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
7,694
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
63
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Truckee RS's climate means for you
Truckee RS runs 44°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 7,694 heating and 63 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: Truckee RS, CA
In Truckee RS, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 44°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 27°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00049043, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Truckee RS averages 30.6 inches of precipitation a year, with 206.6 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 7,694 heating degree days and 63 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Truckee RS scores 47/100 (Moderate), 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 Truckee RS, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Truckee RS, California is 44°F. The warmest month averages 84°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 15°F (-9°C).
How much rain does Truckee RS get? ▼
Truckee RS receives 30.6 inches of precipitation annually, including 206.6 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Truckee RS? ▼
Truckee RS has a climate comfort score of 47/100 (Moderate), milder than 17% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Truckee RS? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Truckee RS.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Truckee RS? ▼
Truckee RS has 7,694 heating degree days and 63 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 Truckee RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049043 near Truckee RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049043. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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