Oakhurst, CA Climate


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The climate in Oakhurst, CA is generally mild all year round with warm summers and mild winters. The average high temperatures in the summer months range from 75-95 degrees Fahrenheit while the average lows are typically between 50-70 degrees Fahrenheit. In the winter months, temperatures drop to highs around 50 degrees Fahrenheit and lows of 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit. Oakhurst also experiences plenty of precipitation throughout the year with an average of 32 inches per year. Snowfall only happens occasionally during the winter but rarely accumulates more than a couple of inches. Overall, Oakhurst has a pleasant climate that is perfect for outdoor activities such as hiking or biking throughout its many trails.

Oakhurst, California gets 29 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Oakhurst averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 263 sunny days per year in Oakhurst. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Oakhurst gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 54 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 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 29 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Oakhurst is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

8 Summer - 6.9 Winter
May, October and June are the most pleasant months in Oakhurst, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateOakhurst, CaliforniaUnited States
  29.2 in.38.1 in.
  1.5 in.27.8 in.
  54.2 days106.2 days
  263 days205 days
  94.2°85.8°
  32.6°21.7°
  7.97
  5.34.3
  2274 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 Oakhurst with an average high temperature of 94.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Oakhurst, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Oakhurst are May, October and June.
In Oakhurst, there are 76.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Oakhurst with an average of 32.6°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Oakhurst, there are 57.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Oakhurst, 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 Oakhurst, 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.
January is the wettest month in Oakhurst with 5.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 54% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 29.2 inches in Oakhurst means that it is wetter than most places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Oakhurst with 8.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 54.2 rainy days annually in Oakhurst, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 46% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.5 inches in Oakhurst means that it is snowier than most places in California. March is the snowiest month in Oakhurst with 0.6 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 12 years ago

When researching or commenting on the water quality in Oakhurst it is important to know if the property is on a water system or a private well, to lump all into one  More

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Over 15 years ago

Coming from a much larger community, we really didn't expect much from the high school, but we were very pleasantly surprised. Yosemite High School has a wide variety  More

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Over 15 years ago

This is a nice town to raise a family. It is much cleaner, air is better, and if you have a hard-rock well like we do, the water is very good. Our family who live in  More

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