Climate Comfort Score
75/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Whiskeytown Rsvr, CA Climate
Average temperature, precipitation, and a comfort score, drawn from NOAA NCEI 1991–2020 normals →
- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 75/100
- Comfort score
- 62.9"
- Annual precip
- 303d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Whiskeytown Rsvr
Whiskeytown Rsvr, California averages 63°F a year and scores 75/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- yearly average temperature, NOAA normal
- 75/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 62.9"
- annual precipitation
- 303 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
75°F
Avg Low
51°F
Annual Precip
62.9"
Comfort Score
75/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
62.9"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Whiskeytown Rsvr) 75.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Whiskeytown Rsvr area.
How Whiskeytown Rsvr compares to every U.S. city
Whiskeytown Rsvr's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
75 Top 28% higher than 72% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Whiskeytown Rsvr
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Whiskeytown Rsvr'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 | 54°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 10.7" | 6.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 11.6" | 4.1 | 0.0 |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 43°F (6°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 9.9" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0" | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1" | 0.0 | 5.3 |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 62°F (17°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3" | 0.0 | 15.3 |
| July | 99°F (37°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 27.4 |
| August | 98°F (37°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 27.6 |
| September | 92°F (33°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5" | 0.0 | 18.6 |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8" | 0.0 | 3.4 |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 44°F (7°C) | 53°F (12°C) | 6.3" | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 11.5" | 6.5 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 10.7"
14.4 days with precipitation
February 11.6"
11.6 days with precipitation
March 9.9"
12.8 days with precipitation
April 5.0"
9.5 days with precipitation
May 3.1"
7.3 days with precipitation
June 1.3"
3.4 days with precipitation
July 0.1"
0.6 days with precipitation
August 0.1"
0.9 days with precipitation
September 0.5"
2.0 days with precipitation
October 2.8"
4.9 days with precipitation
November 6.3"
10.1 days with precipitation
December 11.5"
13.9 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 13
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 13
50% probability date
Growing Season
303 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,752
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,006
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Whiskeytown Rsvr's climate means for you
Whiskeytown Rsvr runs 63°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 303 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 13 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,752 heating and 2,006 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: Whiskeytown Rsvr, CA
An annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 51°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Whiskeytown Rsvr, California. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00049621 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Anyone planning to live, garden, or travel in Whiskeytown Rsvr should weigh precipitation alongside temperature: the annual average runs 62.9 inches, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 303 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 13 and the first fall freeze near December 13. And on the energy front, 2,752 heating degree days and 2,006 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Whiskeytown Rsvr scores 75/100 (Good), 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 Whiskeytown Rsvr, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Whiskeytown Rsvr, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 99°F (37°C) and the coldest averages 39°F (4°C).
How much rain does Whiskeytown Rsvr get? ▼
Whiskeytown Rsvr receives 62.9 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Whiskeytown Rsvr? ▼
Whiskeytown Rsvr has a climate comfort score of 75/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Whiskeytown Rsvr? ▼
Whiskeytown Rsvr has approximately 303 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 13 and the first fall freeze around December 13.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Whiskeytown Rsvr? ▼
Whiskeytown Rsvr has 2,752 heating degree days and 2,006 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 Whiskeytown Rsvr climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049621 near Whiskeytown Rsvr.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049621. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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