Climate Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 47°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tulelake, CA Climate
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- 47°F
- Avg annual temp
- 49/100
- Comfort score
- 10.7"
- Annual precip
- 100d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tulelake
Tulelake, California averages 47°F a year and scores 49/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 18% of U.S. cities.
- 47°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 49/100
- comfort score, milder than 18% of U.S. cities
- 10.7"
- annual precipitation · 23" snow
- 100 days
- frost-free growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
47°F (9°C)
Avg High
63°F
Avg Low
32°F
Annual Precip
10.7"
Annual Snow
22.8"
Comfort Score
49/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
47°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
10.7"
Plus 22.8" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tulelake) 49.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Tulelake area.
How Tulelake compares to every U.S. city
Tulelake's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
49 Top 82% higher than 18% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Tulelake
MethodologyZooming out from Tulelake'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 21°F (-6°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3" | 6.2" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 23°F (-5°C) | 35°F (2°C) | 1.1" | 4.0" | 24.7 | 0.0 |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2" | 2.8" | 25.4 | 0.0 |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0" | 1.6" | 19.5 | 0.0 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1" | 0.1" | 7.6 | 0.1 |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 60°F (15°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 9.3 |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 7.3 |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4" | 0.0" | 5.2 | 1.8 |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 30°F (-1°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 0.1" | 19.0 | 0.0 |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1" | 3.0" | 23.4 | 0.0 |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.4" | 5.0" | 27.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.3"
Snow: 6.2"
14.7 days with precipitation
February 1.1"
Snow: 4.0"
11.2 days with precipitation
March 1.2"
Snow: 2.8"
13.0 days with precipitation
April 1.0"
Snow: 1.6"
10.7 days with precipitation
May 1.1"
Snow: 0.1"
9.2 days with precipitation
June 0.8"
5.0 days with precipitation
July 0.2"
2.0 days with precipitation
August 0.3"
2.1 days with precipitation
September 0.4"
2.8 days with precipitation
October 0.7"
Snow: 0.1"
6.0 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
Snow: 3.0"
11.8 days with precipitation
December 1.4"
Snow: 5.0"
13.2 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
September 14
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
June 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
100 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
6,574
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
193
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Tulelake's climate means for you
Tulelake runs 47°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 100 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near June 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 6,574 heating and 193 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: Tulelake, CA
Tulelake, California runs an annual average of 47°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 63°F to a mean daily low of 32°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 USC00049053, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Tulelake sees about 10.7 inches of precipitation a year, with 22.8 inches typically falling as snow. The frost-free season averages 100 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near June 6 and the first fall freeze near September 14. On the energy side, 6,574 heating degree days and 193 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tulelake scores 49/100 (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 Tulelake, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tulelake, California is 47°F. The warmest month averages 86°F (30°C) and the coldest averages 20°F (-7°C).
How much rain does Tulelake get? ▼
Tulelake receives 10.7 inches of precipitation annually, including 22.8 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tulelake? ▼
Tulelake has a climate comfort score of 49/100 (Moderate), milder than 18% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Tulelake? ▼
Tulelake has approximately 100 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around June 6 and the first fall freeze around September 14.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tulelake? ▼
Tulelake has 6,574 heating degree days and 193 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 Tulelake climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049053 near Tulelake.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049053. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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