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consensus of the three models

7-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split

Chico, CA is at its warmest in Jul (average highs near 103°F) and coldest in Feb (lows around 39°F), with roughly 44 in of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what NWS, American, European forecast for Chico right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

Chico climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
55°
40°
Feb
56°
39°
Mar
58°
42°
Apr
70°
47°
May
82°
55°
Jun
93°
64°
Jul
103°
71°
Aug
97°
68°
Sep
90°
62°
Oct
80°
55°
Nov
62°
43°
Dec
57°
42°

Which forecast is most accurate in the US?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
Behind Apple Weather, Windy
88
/100rank #1
85±1.5°F96±1.2 mph8592% hitECMWF — European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
American logo
American
Behind Windy & many free apps
74
/100rank #2
82±1.8°F92±2.6 mph5374% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 40 cities. Lower error means a higher score. The apps you know (AccuWeather, Apple Weather, The Weather Channel) are built on these models.

Common questions

What's the weather in Chico today?
On this page we show what NWS, American, European each forecast for Chico today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Chico today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from NWS, American, European for Chico and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Chico?
No single model is always right. NWS, American, European each run their own physics, so we line all three up: when they agree the Chico forecast is reliable, and when they split you should expect surprises. See our tested US accuracy scoreboard for how the models compare.
What is the warmest month in Chico?
July is typically the warmest month in Chico, with average highs around 103°F.
How cold does Chico get?
The coldest month in Chico is February, when overnight lows average about 39°F.
How much rain does Chico get?
Chico sees roughly 44 in of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

The forecasts Americans check

The two biggest apps keep their model a secret, so we can't show their numbers, only link you to them. The National Weather Service is public, so its data sits right in the comparison above.

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