Climate Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 57°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Watsonville Muni, CA Climate
Annual temperature, rainfall, and a comfort score, sourced from NOAA NCEI's 1991–2020 normals →
- 57°F
- Avg annual temp
- 85/100
- Comfort score
- 22.4"
- Annual precip
- 312d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Watsonville Muni
Watsonville Muni, California averages 57°F a year and scores 85/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 89% of U.S. cities.
- 57°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 85/100
- comfort score, milder than 89% of U.S. cities
- 22.4"
- annual precipitation
- 312 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
57°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
46°F
Annual Precip
22.4"
Comfort Score
85/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
57°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.4"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Watsonville Muni) 85.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Watsonville Muni area.
How Watsonville Muni compares to every U.S. city
Watsonville Muni's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
85 Top 11% higher than 89% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Watsonville Muni
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Watsonville Muni's current NOAA 1991-2020 normal sits within that longer spread, and the most recent decade runs 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 | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 40°F (5°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6" | 2.3 | 0.0 |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0" | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3" | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 0.4 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 53°F (11°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8" | 0.0 | 2.2 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1" | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0" | 3.3 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 4.6"
8.8 days with precipitation
February 4.0"
9.9 days with precipitation
March 4.3"
10.4 days with precipitation
April 1.3"
6.8 days with precipitation
May 0.9"
3.3 days with precipitation
June 0.2"
1.5 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
2.0 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
1.7 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
2.1 days with precipitation
October 0.8"
4.2 days with precipitation
November 2.1"
7.7 days with precipitation
December 4.0"
9.7 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 9
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 31
50% probability date
Growing Season
312 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,962
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
126
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
September
Coldest Month
December
What Watsonville Muni's climate means for you
Watsonville Muni runs 57°F a year - peaking in September, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 312 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 31 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,962 heating and 126 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: Watsonville Muni, CA
Watsonville Muni, California runs an annual average of 57°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 46°F, per NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals. September is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. Drawn from station USW00023277, these thirty-year averages smooth out year-to-year swings into a baseline for what a typical month looks like here.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Watsonville Muni should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 22.4 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 312 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 31 and the first fall freeze near December 9. And on the energy front, 2,962 heating degree days and 126 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Watsonville Muni scores 85/100 (Excellent), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above are the practical planning tool: mild highs and lows land in the shoulder seasons, September-driven heat peaks in summer, and December-driven cold sets in over deep winter. These are thirty-year averages, not a forecast - any single year can run warmer, wetter, drier, or cooler than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Watsonville Muni, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Watsonville Muni, California is 57°F. The warmest month averages 75°F (24°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Watsonville Muni get? ▼
Watsonville Muni receives 22.4 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Watsonville Muni? ▼
Watsonville Muni has a climate comfort score of 85/100 (Excellent), milder than 89% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Watsonville Muni? ▼
Watsonville Muni has approximately 312 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 31 and the first fall freeze around December 9.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Watsonville Muni? ▼
Watsonville Muni has 2,962 heating degree days and 126 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 Watsonville Muni climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USW00023277 near Watsonville Muni.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USW00023277. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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