Temecula, CA Climate


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Temecula, CA enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. Temperatures in the summer months typically remain in the mid-90s, though they can reach as low as the low 80s or as high as over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are generally mild with temperatures hovering around 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and dropping to near freezing at night. Rainfall is relatively scarce throughout the year, with most of it occurring between December and February. The region receives an average of about 12 inches of rain annually.

Temecula, California gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 276 sunny days per year in Temecula. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Temecula gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 31 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 41
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8 Summer - 8.6 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Temecula, while August and July are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateTemecula, CaliforniaUnited States
  12.0 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  31.1 days106.2 days
  276 days205 days
  93.7°85.8°
  41.0°21.7°
  8.67
  5.74.3
  1017 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 Temecula with an average high temperature of 95.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Temecula, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Temecula are April, May and November.
In Temecula, there are 90.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Temecula with an average of 39.4°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Temecula, there are 13.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.
In Temecula, 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 Temecula 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 Temecula with 3.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 62% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.0 inches in Temecula means that it is drier than most places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Temecula with 5.5 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 31.1 rainy days annually in Temecula, which is one of the least rainy places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 49% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Temecula, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Temecula.
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Paul · 
Over 1 years ago

I’ve lived in the city for about 69 years and it’s great. Way better than Murrieta. Temecula has stuff to do unlike Murrieta. Temecula has wineries and a  More

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I’ve owned in San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Big Bear, and now Temecula in both 2010-2013 & 2020-2022. This city is absolutely amazing, it is at the edge of San Diego  More

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The mountains/hills are pretty, and it is less expensive than Los Angeles. There is next to nothing to do here if you aren't a Baby Boomer or a kid. However, it is a  More

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