Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 43°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Truckee-tahoe, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 43°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 29.1"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Truckee-tahoe
Truckee-tahoe, California averages 43°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 43°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 29.1"
- precipitation, annual total
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
43°F (6°C)
Avg High
61°F
Avg Low
25°F
Annual Precip
29.1"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
43°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.1"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Truckee-tahoe) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Truckee-tahoe area.
How Truckee-tahoe compares to every U.S. city
Truckee-tahoe's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
57 Top 63% higher than 37% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Truckee-tahoe
MethodologyZooming out from Truckee-tahoe's own normal, the chart below shows how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has tracked the global mean since 1900 - the most recent decade sits warmer than the 30-year mean shown here.
- 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 13°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.9" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.8" | 27.4 | 0.0 |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 19°F (-7°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2" | 29.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 1.9" | 28.7 | 0.0 |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 29°F (-1°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8" | 22.6 | 0.0 |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 36°F (2°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7" | 9.4 | 2.3 |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5" | 1.3 | 8.2 |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5" | 5.5 | 5.6 |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 14.8 | 1.0 |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7" | 26.3 | 0.0 |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 18°F (-8°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5" | 29.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 14°F (-10°C) | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.1" | 29.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.9"
February 4.8"
March 4.2"
April 1.9"
May 1.8"
June 0.7"
July 0.5"
August 0.5"
September 0.6"
October 1.7"
November 2.5"
December 5.1"
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
8,005
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
51
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Truckee-tahoe's climate means for you
Truckee-tahoe runs 43°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Energy bills track 8,005 heating and 51 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-tahoe, CA
An annual average temperature of 43°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 61°F to a mean daily low of 25°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Truckee-tahoe, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00049040 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Truckee-tahoe receives roughly 29.1 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. For energy use, 8,005 heating degree days and 51 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-tahoe scores 57/100 (Moderate), 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 Truckee-tahoe, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Truckee-tahoe, California is 43°F. The warmest month averages 85°F (29°C) and the coldest averages 13°F (-10°C).
How much rain does Truckee-tahoe get? ▼
Truckee-tahoe receives 29.1 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Truckee-tahoe? ▼
Truckee-tahoe has a climate comfort score of 57/100 (Moderate), milder than 37% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Truckee-tahoe? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Truckee-tahoe.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Truckee-tahoe? ▼
Truckee-tahoe has 8,005 heating degree days and 51 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-tahoe climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049040 near Truckee-tahoe.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049040. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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