Simi Valley, CA Climate


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The climate in Simi Valley, CA is generally mild and sunny with hot summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature is around 60 F (16 C) making it suitable for most outdoor activities year-round. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the 90s F (32 C). Winters are usually mild with occasional rain showers and temperatures dipping into the 30s F (-1 C). There is very little snowfall in Simi Valley due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean which keeps it mild during those colder months.

Simi Valley, California gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 277 sunny days per year in Simi Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Simi Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 35 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 92 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Simi Valley is 8.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.2 Summer - 8.5 Winter
May, October and June are the most pleasant months in Simi Valley, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateSimi Valley, CaliforniaUnited States
  17.2 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  35.0 days106.2 days
  277 days205 days
  92.2°85.8°
  41.5°21.7°
  8.67
  64.3
  768 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.

August is the hottest month for Simi Valley with an average high temperature of 93.5°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Simi Valley, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Simi Valley are April, May and November.
In Simi Valley, there are 82.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Simi Valley with an average of 40.5°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Simi Valley, there are 9.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Simi Valley, 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 in Simi Valley is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
February is the wettest month in Simi Valley with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 62% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.2 inches in Simi Valley means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Simi Valley with 6.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 35.0 rainy days annually in Simi Valley, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 51% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Simi Valley, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Simi Valley.
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I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi  More

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Over 15 years ago

simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor  More

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