Livermore, CA Climate


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Livermore, CA has a Mediterranean climate characterized by warm dry summers and cool wet winters. Average high temperatures range from the mid 50s in winter to the mid 80s in summer, while average low temperatures range from the mid 30s to the upper 50s. Rainfall in Livermore averages about 15 inches per year, with most of it coming during the winter months. Temperatures typically remain mild year-round due to its location on the east side of California's Central Valley. Summers tend to be sunny and dry, with occasional breezes from the nearby mountains providing some relief from the heat. Winters are typically wetter and cooler than those found elsewhere in California, often dropping below freezing at night. Snow is rare but not unheard of once or twice a year.

Livermore, California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Livermore averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 257 sunny days per year in Livermore. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Livermore gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 64 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Livermore is 8.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.1 Summer - 7.3 Winter
June, May and October are the most pleasant months in Livermore, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLivermore, CaliforniaUnited States
  18.2 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  63.6 days106.2 days
  257 days205 days
  89.3°85.8°
  38.6°21.7°
  8.57
  5.44.3
  492 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Livermore with an average high temperature of 89.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Livermore, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Livermore are May, October and June.
In Livermore, there are 52.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Livermore with an average of 38.6°. This is about average compared to other places in California.
In Livermore, there are 13.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.
In Livermore, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity is low in Livermore, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
February is the wettest month in Livermore with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 55% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.2 inches in Livermore means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
December is the rainiest month in Livermore with 10.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.1 rainy days. There are 63.6 rainy days annually in Livermore, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 50% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Livermore, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Livermore.
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Over 4 years ago

We have been living here for over 5 years. For the most part we like Livermore. It is a relatively clean city. The charming downtown is small, but it has many shops,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Livermore, CA is a family-friendly gem located in the east bay of San Fransisco. Its culture and traditions give it it's unique qualities of the city yet it still has  More

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Over 8 years ago

Lots of traffic. Nice town. friendly people.  More

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