Climate Comfort Score
77/100
Good
NOAA 1991–2020 normals 63°F annual avg Public-domain federal data
Yucca Valley, CA Climate
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- 63°F
- Avg annual temp
- 77/100
- Comfort score
- 6.3"
- Annual precip
- 259d
- Growing season
30-year climate normals from 1 weather station (1991-2020).
The climate verdict for Yucca Valley
Yucca Valley, California averages 63°F a year and scores 77/100 on the comfort index - good, milder than 72% of U.S. cities.
- 63°F
- average temperature, NOAA 1991-2020 normal
- 77/100
- comfort score, milder than 72% of U.S. cities
- 6.3"
- annual precipitation · 2" snow
- 259 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
63°F (17°C)
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
49°F
Annual Precip
6.3"
Annual Snow
1.7"
Comfort Score
77/100
Good
Avg Annual Temperature
63°F
30-year mean (NOAA NCEI)
Annual Precipitation
6.3"
Plus 1.7" of snow
Comfort score vs national 100-point ceiling (Yucca Valley) 77.0%
National median (63)
PlainClimate composite, temperature mildness, humidity, precipitation, extreme-weather frequency. Good for the Yucca Valley area.
How Yucca Valley compares to every U.S. city
Yucca Valley's comfort score vs. all U.S. cities
PlainClimate composite comfort index (1–100), NOAA 1991–2020 normals
77 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 Yucca Valley
MethodologySince 1900, U.S. land temperatures have tracked (and diverged from) the global mean - the chart below shows how. Yucca Valley'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 | 58°F (14°C) | 38°F (3°C) | 48°F (9°C) | 1.4" | 0.0" | 7.7 | 0.0 |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 39°F (4°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2" | 0.7" | 6.8 | 0.0 |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 40°F (4°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8" | 0.0" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 47°F (8°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 52°F (11°C) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 6.0 |
| June | 91°F (33°C) | 59°F (15°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 21.8 |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 66°F (19°C) | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.6 |
| August | 96°F (35°C) | 68°F (20°C) | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 28.8 |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 60°F (16°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1" | 0.0" | 0.0 | 19.4 |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 50°F (10°C) | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6" | 0.0" | 0.2 | 3.5 |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 41°F (5°C) | 54°F (12°C) | 0.3" | 0.1" | 2.8 | 0.0 |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 34°F (1°C) | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9" | 0.9" | 10.4 | 0.0 |
Monthly Precipitation
Average monthly rainfall and snowfall
January 1.4"
3.5 days with precipitation
February 1.2"
Snow: 0.7"
3.2 days with precipitation
March 0.8"
3.0 days with precipitation
April 0.3"
1.7 days with precipitation
May 0.1"
0.8 days with precipitation
June 0.0"
0.1 days with precipitation
July 0.5"
2.5 days with precipitation
August 0.2"
2.2 days with precipitation
September 0.1"
1.7 days with precipitation
October 0.6"
0.7 days with precipitation
November 0.3"
Snow: 0.1"
2.1 days with precipitation
December 0.9"
Snow: 0.9"
4.0 days with precipitation
Frost Dates & Growing Season
First Fall Freeze
November 28
50% probability date
Last Spring Freeze
March 14
50% probability date
Growing Season
259 days
Heating & Cooling Degree Days
Annual totals indicate energy demand for heating and cooling
Heating Degree Days
2,594
Higher = more heating needed
Cooling Degree Days
1,874
Higher = more cooling needed
Warmest Month
August
Coldest Month
December
What Yucca Valley's climate means for you
Yucca Valley runs 63°F a year - peaking in August, coldest in December.
- Gardeners get about 259 frost-free days, with the last spring freeze near March 14 - plan the planting calendar around it, not the regional average.
- Energy bills track 2,594 heating and 1,874 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 Valley, CA
An annual average temperature of 63°F, ranging from a mean daily high of 77°F to a mean daily low of 49°F is what the NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals report for Yucca Valley, California. August is typically the warmest month of the year, while December is the coldest. That baseline comes from station USC00049888 and thirty years of averaging, so it reflects a typical month rather than any one year's swings.
Beyond temperature, Yucca Valley averages 6.3 inches of precipitation annually, with 1.7 inches typically falling as snow - a real factor for anyone planning to live, garden, or travel here. The frost-free season averages 259 days, which directly shapes the planting calendar and growing potential for the area, with the last spring freeze near March 14 and the first fall freeze near November 28. Turning to energy use, 2,594 heating degree days and 1,874 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 Valley scores 77/100 (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 August-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 Yucca Valley, CA? ▼
The average annual temperature in Yucca Valley, California is 63°F. The warmest month averages 96°F (36°C) and the coldest averages 34°F (1°C).
How much rain does Yucca Valley get? ▼
Yucca Valley receives 6.3 inches of precipitation annually, including 1.7 inches of snow. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991-2020).
What is the comfort score for Yucca Valley? ▼
Yucca Valley has a climate comfort score of 77/100 (Good), milder than 72% of U.S. cities in the PlainClimate database.
When is the growing season in Yucca Valley? ▼
Yucca Valley has approximately 259 frost-free days per year, with the last spring freeze around March 14 and the first fall freeze around November 28.
How much energy does heating and cooling require in Yucca Valley? ▼
Yucca Valley has 2,594 heating degree days and 1,874 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 Valley climate data come from? ▼
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020), from weather station USC00049888 near Yucca Valley.
Data Sources
Data source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals v1.0.1 (1991-2020). Station: USC00049888. For informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
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