Climate Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Valley Ctr, CA Climate
Pulled from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →: average temperature, precipitation, and comfort score
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 82/100
- Comfort score
- 16.7"
- Annual precip
- 285d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Valley Ctr
Valley Ctr, California averages 63°F a year and scores 82/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 83% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 82/100
- comfort score, milder than 83% of U.S. cities
- 16.7"
- yearly precipitation total
- 285 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
79°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
16.7"
Comfort Score
82/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
16.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Valley Ctr) 82.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Valley Ctr area.
How Valley Ctr compares to every U.S. city
Valley Ctr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
82 Top 17% higher than 83% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Valley Ctr
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Valley Ctr, 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 | 68°F (20°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2" | 4.5 | 0.0 |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5" | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 49°F (10°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4" | 0.0 | 4.0 |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 8.8 |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 23.0 |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| September | 91°F (33°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 19.0 |
| October | 83°F (29°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9" | 0.3 | 10.0 |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 1.6" | 0.8 | 3.0 |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 37°F (3°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5" | 6.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 3.2"
February 3.9"
March 2.5"
April 1.3"
May 0.4"
June 0.1"
July 0.1"
August 0.1"
September 0.2"
October 0.9"
November 1.6"
December 2.5"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 1
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 19
50% probability date
Growing Season
285 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
1,955
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,150
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Valley Ctr's climate means for you
Valley Ctr runs 63°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 285 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 19 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 1,955 heating and 1,150 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: Valley Ctr, CA
Based on station USC00049226 feeding NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, Valley Ctr, California averages 63°F a year, ranging from a mean daily high of 79°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Because these figures are thirty-year averages rather than any single year's readings, they describe the typical month, not a forecast for it.
Valley Ctr averages 16.7 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 285 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 19 and the first fall freeze near December 1. As for energy demand, 1,955 heating degree days and 1,150 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Valley Ctr scores 82/100 (Excellent), 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, August-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 Valley Ctr, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Valley Ctr, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 93°F (34°C) and the coldest averages 37°F (3°C).
How much rain does Valley Ctr get? ▼
Valley Ctr receives 16.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Valley Ctr? ▼
Valley Ctr has a climate comfort score of 82/100 (Excellent), milder than 83% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Valley Ctr? ▼
Valley Ctr has approximately 285 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 19 and the first fall freeze around December 1.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Valley Ctr? ▼
Valley Ctr has 1,955 heating degree days and 1,150 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 Valley Ctr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049226 near Valley Ctr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049226. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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