Whiskeytown Rsvr, CA Climate

Climate Insight: Whiskeytown Rsvr, CA

The NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals describe Whiskeytown Rsvr, California as a location with an annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 75°F to a mean daily low of 51°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. These thirty-year averages, computed from station USC00049621, smooth out year-to-year variability and give a baseline expectation for typical conditions in any given month.

Precipitation patterns matter as much as temperature for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. Whiskeytown Rsvr receives roughly 62.9 inches of precipitation each year, predominantly as rainfall. Growing-season length varies with elevation and microclimate, with the last spring freeze near February 13 and the first fall freeze near December 13. For energy use, 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 67/100 (Good), 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.