Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 64°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Turlock, CA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 64°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 12.4"
- Annual precip
- 348d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Turlock
Turlock, California averages 64°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 64°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 12.4"
- yearly precipitation total
- 348 days
- frost-free days per growing season
Based on NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020) - 30-year averages describing the typical year, not a forecast.
Avg Temperature
64°F (18°C)
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
54°F
Annual Precip
12.4"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
64°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
12.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Turlock) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Turlock area.
How Turlock compares to every U.S. city
Turlock's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
90 Top 6% higher than 94% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Turlock
MethodologyHow the U.S. land temperature anomaly tracks against the global mean since 1900. The current NOAA 1991-2020 normal for Turlock captures average conditions across the spread shown, the most recent decade is 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 | 55°F (13°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6" | 0.0" | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 58°F (14°C) | 1.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 57°F (14°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 5.0 |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.7 |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 23.7 |
| August | 92°F (33°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.3 |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 13.8 |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1" | 0.0" | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 3.1 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 2.6"
10.4 days with precipitation
February 2.3"
10.3 days with precipitation
March 1.9"
8.9 days with precipitation
April 0.9"
4.8 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
2.9 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
0.9 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.2 days with precipitation
September 0.0"
0.5 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
2.6 days with precipitation
November 1.1"
5.8 days with precipitation
December 2.3"
9.8 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 20
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 6
50% probability date
Growing Season
348 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,090
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,750
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Turlock's climate means for you
Turlock runs 64°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 348 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 6 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,090 heating and 1,750 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: Turlock, CA
The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Turlock, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 64°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 74°F to a mean daily low of 54°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00049073, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.
Beyond temperature, Turlock averages 12.4 inches of precipitation annually, with negligible snowfall - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 348 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 6 and the first fall freeze near December 20. Turning to energy use, 2,090 heating degree days and 1,750 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Turlock scores 90/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. For planning purposes, look to the monthly tables above: shoulder seasons bring the mildest highs and lows, summer brings July-driven heat, and deep winter brings December-driven cold. Treat every figure here as a thirty-year average rather than a forecast - individual years routinely run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Turlock, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Turlock, California is 64°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 42°F (5°C).
How much rain does Turlock get? ▼
Turlock receives 12.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Turlock? ▼
Turlock has a climate comfort score of 90/100 (Excellent), milder than 94% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Turlock? ▼
Turlock has approximately 348 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 6 and the first fall freeze around December 20.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Turlock? ▼
Turlock has 2,090 heating degree days and 1,750 cooling degree days annually, a fairly balanced heating/cooling split. 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 Turlock climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049073 near Turlock.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049073. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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