Climate Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 38°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Tuolumne Meadows RS, CA Climate
Temperature, precipitation, and comfort score from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 38°F
- Avg annual temp
- 57/100
- Comfort score
- 29.8"
- Annual precip
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Tuolumne Meadows RS
Tuolumne Meadows RS, California averages 38°F a year and scores 57/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 37% of U.S. cities.
- 38°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 57/100
- comfort score, milder than 37% of U.S. cities
- 29.8"
- annual precipitation
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
38°F (4°C)
Avg High
53°F
Avg Low
24°F
Annual Precip
29.8"
Comfort Score
57/100
Moderate
Avg Annual Temperature
38°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
29.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Tuolumne Meadows RS) 57.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Tuolumne Meadows RS area.
How Tuolumne Meadows RS compares to every U.S. city
Tuolumne Meadows RS'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 Tuolumne Meadows RS
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Tuolumne Meadows RS, 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 13°F (-11°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 6.2" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.0" | 28.0 | 0.0 |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 15°F (-9°C) | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2" | 30.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 22°F (-6°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 27°F (-3°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7" | 27.7 | 0.0 |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 33°F (0°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.6" | 12.9 | 0.0 |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 0.5" | 3.6 | 0.0 |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 0.5" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 32°F (0°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5" | 16.0 | 0.0 |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 1.8" | 29.1 | 0.0 |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 20°F (-7°C) | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1" | 29.6 | 0.0 |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 12°F (-11°C) | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.6" | 30.9 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 6.2"
February 4.0"
March 4.2"
April 2.0"
May 1.7"
June 0.6"
July 0.5"
August 0.5"
September 0.5"
October 1.8"
November 3.1"
December 4.6"
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
9,674
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
0
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
February
What Tuolumne Meadows RS's climate means for you
Tuolumne Meadows RS runs 38°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in February.
- Energy bills track 9,674 heating and 0 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: Tuolumne Meadows RS, CA
An annual average temperature of 38°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 53°F to a mean daily low of 24°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Tuolumne Meadows RS, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while February is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00049063 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Tuolumne Meadows RS averages 29.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate. As for energy demand, 9,674 heating degree days and 0 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Tuolumne Meadows RS scores 57/100 (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 February-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 Tuolumne Meadows RS, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Tuolumne Meadows RS, California is 38°F. The warmest month averages 72°F (22°C) and the coldest averages 12°F (-11°C).
How much rain does Tuolumne Meadows RS get? ▼
Tuolumne Meadows RS receives 29.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Tuolumne Meadows RS? ▼
Tuolumne Meadows RS 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 Tuolumne Meadows RS? ▼
Growing season data is not available for Tuolumne Meadows RS.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Tuolumne Meadows RS? ▼
Tuolumne Meadows RS has 9,674 heating degree days and 0 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 Tuolumne Meadows RS climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049063 near Tuolumne Meadows RS.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049063. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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