Climate Comfort Score
72/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 65°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yucca Mesa, CA Climate
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- 65°F
- Avg annual temp
- 72/100
- Comfort score
- 5.8"
- Annual precip
- 297d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yucca Mesa
Yucca Mesa, California averages 65°F a year and scores 72/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 66% of U.S. cities.
- 65°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 72/100
- comfort score, milder than 66% of U.S. cities
- 5.8"
- precipitation, annual total
- 297 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
65°F (18°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
53°F
Annual Precip
5.8"
Comfort Score
72/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
65°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
5.8"
Liquid-equivalent total
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yucca Mesa) 72.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Yucca Mesa area.
How Yucca Mesa compares to every U.S. city
Yucca Mesa's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
72 Top 34% higher than 66% of 6,915 US cities
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Source NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, PlainClimate comfort index · 1991–2020
Warming context for Yucca Mesa
MethodologyThe chart below traces how the U.S. land temperature anomaly has moved against the global mean since 1900. For Yucca Mesa, the NOAA 1991-2020 normal captures average conditions across that spread - notably, the most recent decade runs warmer than the 30-year mean itself.
- 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 | 58°F (15°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6" | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 42°F (6°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2" | 4.9 | 0.0 |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 44°F (6°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6" | 1.1 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 49°F (9°C) | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2" | 0.1 | 1.0 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1" | 0.0 | 6.9 |
| June | 92°F (33°C) | 63°F (17°C) | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0" | 0.0 | 22.3 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 83°F (29°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 28.5 |
| August | 96°F (36°C) | 70°F (21°C) | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 28.8 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 64°F (18°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3" | 0.0 | 18.8 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 55°F (13°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3" | 0.1 | 3.6 |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 45°F (7°C) | 56°F (13°C) | 0.2" | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 0.7" | 5.0 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall
January 1.6"
February 1.2"
March 0.6"
April 0.2"
May 0.1"
June 0.0"
July 0.3"
August 0.3"
September 0.3"
October 0.3"
November 0.2"
December 0.7"
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
December 10
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
February 16
50% probability date
Growing Season
297 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,232
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
2,225
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
July
Coldest Month
December
What Yucca Mesa's climate means for you
Yucca Mesa runs 65°F a year - peaking in July, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 297 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near February 16 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,232 heating and 2,225 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: Yucca Mesa, CA
In Yucca Mesa, California, the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals put the annual average temperature at 65°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 53°F. July is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. As thirty-year averages computed from station USC00049884, these numbers smooth out year-to-year noise into a working baseline for a typical month.
Rainfall (and snow, where it falls) shapes day-to-day life here as much as temperature does. Yucca Mesa sees about 5.8 inches of precipitation a year, predominantly as rainfall. The frost-free season averages 297 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near February 16 and the first fall freeze near December 10. On the energy side, 2,232 heating degree days and 2,225 cooling degree days tell the story of how often furnaces and air conditioners run during a normal year.
On PlainClimate's composite comfort index, Yucca Mesa scores 72/100 (Good), a blended measure that weighs temperature mildness, precipitation moderation, and extreme-weather frequency against one another. The monthly tables above turn that into a planning tool: expect the mildest highs and lows in the shoulder seasons, July-driven heat at the peak of summer, and December-driven cold at the depth of winter. Every number here is a thirty-year average, not a forecast, so any given year can and does run warmer, cooler, wetter, or drier than the normal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average temperature in Yucca Mesa, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yucca Mesa, California is 65°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 38°F (3°C).
How much rain does Yucca Mesa get? ▼
Yucca Mesa receives 5.8 inches of precipitation annually. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yucca Mesa? ▼
Yucca Mesa has a climate comfort score of 72/100 (Good), milder than 66% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Yucca Mesa? ▼
Yucca Mesa has approximately 297 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around February 16 and the first fall freeze around December 10.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yucca Mesa? ▼
Yucca Mesa has 2,232 heating degree days and 2,225 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 Yucca Mesa climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049884 near Yucca Mesa.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049884. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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