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NOAA 1991–2020 normals 54°F annual avg Public-domain federal data

Walnut Creek, AZ Climate

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54°F
Avg annual temp
54/100
Comfort score
14.8"
Annual precip
136d
Growing season

30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).

The climate verdict for Walnut Creek

Walnut Creek, Arizona averages 54°F a year and scores 54/100 on the comfort index - moderate, milder than 27% of U.S. cities.

54°F
annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
54/100
comfort score, milder than 27% of U.S. cities
14.8"
annual precipitation · 6" snow
136 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

54°F (12°C)

Avg High

73°F

Avg Low

35°F

Annual Precip

14.8"

Annual Snow

5.5"

Comfort Score

54/100

Moderate

Climate Comfort Score

54/100

Moderate

Avg Annual Temperature

54°F

30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)

Annual Precipitation

14.8"

Plus 5.5" of snow

Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Walnut Creek) 54.0%
National median (63)

PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Moderate for the Walnut Creek area.

How Walnut Creek compares to every U.S. city

Walnut Creek's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities

PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals

54 Top 73% higher than 27% of 6,915 US cities

0–10: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 10–20: 0 US cities (0%). Below this entry. 20–30: 58 US cities (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 439 US cities (6%). Below this entry. 40–50: 1,302 US cities (19%). Below this entry. 50–60: 1,433 US cities (21%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 1,357 US cities (20%). Above this entry. 70–80: 1,102 US cities (16%). Above this entry. 80–90: 778 US cities (11%). Above this entry. 90–100: 420 US cities (6%). Above this entry. This city 0 100 every U.S. city, bucketed by value

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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020

Warming context for Walnut Creek

Methodology

The chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Walnut Creek, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.

Warming context, U.S. vs global, with Paris reference lines Anomaly chart from 1900 to 2024. Local series shows warming of 0.11 °C per decade versus a global rate of 0.11 °C per decade (ratio 1.00). Paris Agreement thresholds at 1.5 and 2.0 °C are dashed. -1.0°C -0.5°C +0.0°C +0.5°C +1.0°C +1.5°C +2.0°C +2.5°C Paris 1.5°C Paris 2.0°C 1900192019401960198020002020
  • 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
Sources: NOAA NCEI, NASA GISTEMP. Paris thresholds per IPCC AR6 WG1.

Monthly Temperatures

Average daily high and low temperatures by month

Month Avg High Avg Low Mean
January 54°F (12°C) 22°F (-6°C) 38°F (3°C)
February 58°F (14°C) 24°F (-5°C) 41°F (5°C)
March 65°F (18°C) 27°F (-3°C) 46°F (8°C)
April 72°F (22°C) 31°F (-1°C) 51°F (11°C)
May 80°F (26°C) 38°F (3°C) 59°F (15°C)
June 89°F (32°C) 44°F (7°C) 67°F (19°C)
July 92°F (33°C) 55°F (13°C) 73°F (23°C)
August 90°F (32°C) 54°F (12°C) 72°F (22°C)
September 85°F (29°C) 46°F (8°C) 65°F (19°C)
October 75°F (24°C) 35°F (2°C) 55°F (13°C)
November 63°F (17°C) 25°F (-4°C) 44°F (7°C)
December 53°F (11°C) 21°F (-6°C) 37°F (3°C)

Monthly Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall and snowfall

January 1.5"

Snow: 0.3"

4.9 days with precipitation

February 1.9"

Snow: 1.8"

5.5 days with precipitation

March 1.1"

Snow: 1.0"

5.1 days with precipitation

April 0.6"

Snow: 0.5"

2.8 days with precipitation

May 0.4"

2.6 days with precipitation

June 0.3"

1.4 days with precipitation

July 1.8"

8.5 days with precipitation

August 2.6"

9.5 days with precipitation

September 1.5"

5.1 days with precipitation

October 1.0"

3.4 days with precipitation

November 0.9"

Snow: 0.3"

3.0 days with precipitation

December 1.2"

Snow: 1.6"

4.5 days with precipitation

Frost Dates & Growing Season

First Fall Freeze

October 7

50% probability date

Last Spring Freeze

May 24

50% probability date

Growing Season

136 days

Heating & Cooling Degree Days

Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling

Heating Degree Days

4,663

Higher = more heating needed

Cooling Degree Days

639

Higher = more cooling needed

Warmest Month

July

Coldest Month

December

What Walnut Creek's climate means for you

Walnut Creek runs 54°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.

  • Gardeners get about 136 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near May 24 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
  • Energy bills track 4,663 heating and 639 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: Walnut Creek, AZ

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Walnut Creek, Arizona as a location with an annual average temperature of 54°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 73°F to a mean daily low of 35°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00029158, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Walnut Creek averages 14.8 inches of precipitation a year, with 5.5 inches typically falling as snow, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 136 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near May 24 and the first fall freeze near October 7. As for energy demand, 4,663 heating degree days and 639 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.

On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Walnut Creek scores 54/100 (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 Walnut Creek, AZ?
The average annual temperature in Walnut Creek, Arizona is 54°F. The warmest month averages 92°F (33°C) and the coldest averages 21°F (-6°C).
How much rain does Walnut Creek get?
Walnut Creek receives 14.8 inches of precipitation annually, including 5.5 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek has a climate comfort score of 54/100 (Moderate), milder than 27% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek has approximately 136 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around May 24 and the first fall freeze around October 7.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Walnut Creek?
Walnut Creek has 4,663 heating degree days and 639 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 Walnut Creek climate data come from?
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00029158 near Walnut Creek.

Data Sources

Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00029158. For informational purposes only.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainClimate Editorial

Every figure on PlainClimate is rendered directly from NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on NOAA 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.