OVERALL LIVING SCOREC+

The Brutal Truth About Relocating to Chico, CA

Thinking of moving to Chico? Here is your comprehensive relocation weather guide, based on a 30-year historical climate analysis. Here's what it's like to live in Chico.

🥵 THE MISERY INDEXGrade B
30-Year Historical Average
Avg Days Over 90°F94 (26%)
Avg Days Under 32°F11 (3%)
Wet/Rainy Days58 (16%)
☁️ SEASONAL DEPRESSIONGrade A
30-Year Historical Average
Clear Sun Days301 (82%)
Gloomy Overcast Days28 (8%)
Avg Solar Energy Potential5.08 kWh/m²
🏡 HOMEOWNER NIGHTMARESGrade C
Utility & Damage Risk Averages
Heating Demand (HDD)2562 (Avg)
Cooling Demand (CDD)1970 (Avg)
Days w/ 40mph+ Gusts7 (2%)
🌱 YARD & GARDENGrade D
30-Year Agricultural Averages
Avg Frost-Free Days290 Days
Avg Last Spring FreezeFeb 21
Avg First Fall FreezeDec 8
Yearly Water Demand59.4"

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