Climate Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 58°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Watsonville Wtr Wks, CA Climate
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- 58°F
- Avg annual temp
- 90/100
- Comfort score
- 22.7"
- Annual precip
- 319d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Watsonville Wtr Wks
Watsonville Wtr Wks, California averages 58°F a year and scores 90/100 on the comfort index - excellent, milder than 94% of U.S. cities.
- 58°F
- annual average temperature (NOAA normal)
- 90/100
- comfort score, milder than 94% of U.S. cities
- 22.7"
- annual precipitation
- 319 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
58°F (14°C)
Avg High
68°F
Avg Low
47°F
Annual Precip
22.7"
Annual Snow
0.0"
Comfort Score
90/100
Excellent
Avg Annual Temperature
58°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
22.7"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Watsonville Wtr Wks) 90.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Excellent for the Watsonville Wtr Wks area.
How Watsonville Wtr Wks compares to every U.S. city
Watsonville Wtr Wks'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 Watsonville Wtr Wks
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Watsonville Wtr Wks'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 | Snow | Freeze Days | 90°F+ Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4" | 0.0" | 2.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 42°F (5°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 0.0 |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (14°C) | 1.6" | 0.0" | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.3 |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 0.5 |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 2.0 |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3" | 0.0" | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5" | 0.0" | 3.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 4.4"
10.5 days with precipitation
February 4.5"
10.7 days with precipitation
March 3.6"
9.9 days with precipitation
April 1.6"
6.2 days with precipitation
May 0.6"
3.4 days with precipitation
June 0.1"
1.2 days with precipitation
July 0.0"
0.6 days with precipitation
August 0.0"
0.8 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
0.7 days with precipitation
October 1.0"
3.3 days with precipitation
November 2.3"
6.5 days with precipitation
December 4.5"
10.3 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
January 28
50% probability date
Growing Season
319 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,830
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
138
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
September
Coldest Month
December
What Watsonville Wtr Wks's climate means for you
Watsonville Wtr Wks runs 58°F a year - peaking in September, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 319 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near January 28 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,830 heating and 138 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 Wtr Wks, CA
In Watsonville Wtr Wks, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 58°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 68°F to a mean daily low of 47°F. September is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00049473, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Watsonville Wtr Wks averages 22.7 inches of precipitation a year, with negligible snowfall, and that matters as much to daily life here as temperature does. The frost-free season averages 319 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near January 28 and the first fall freeze near December 13. As for energy demand, 2,830 heating degree days and 138 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 Wtr Wks scores 90/100 (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 Wtr Wks, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Watsonville Wtr Wks, California is 58°F. The warmest month averages 74°F (23°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Watsonville Wtr Wks get? ▼
Watsonville Wtr Wks receives 22.7 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Watsonville Wtr Wks? ▼
Watsonville Wtr Wks 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 Watsonville Wtr Wks? ▼
Watsonville Wtr Wks has approximately 319 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around January 28 and the first fall freeze around December 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Watsonville Wtr Wks? ▼
Watsonville Wtr Wks has 2,830 heating degree days and 138 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 Wtr Wks climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049473 near Watsonville Wtr Wks.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049473. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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