Wrightwood, CA Climate


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Wrightwood, CA has a mild climate year round with temperatures rarely dropping below freezing during the winter months and rarely rising above 85°F in the summer. The area is known for its abundant sunshine and light breezes that often make it feel cooler than the actual temperature. During the winter months, Wrightwood is typically blanketed in snow which makes it a popular destination for skiing and other winter activities. The summer months are usually dry and temperate, making outdoor activities like hiking and camping very pleasant. Overall, Wrightwood's climate is enjoyable all year round, making it an ideal place to live or visit.

Wrightwood, California gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Wrightwood averages 57 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 283 sunny days per year in Wrightwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Wrightwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 41 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 29
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 57 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Wrightwood is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

9.5 Summer - 6.2 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Wrightwood, while February and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWrightwood, CaliforniaUnited States
  25.4 in.38.1 in.
  57.4 in.27.8 in.
  41.4 days106.2 days
  283 days205 days
  83.3°85.8°
  29.1°21.7°
  7.77
  5.74.3
  5935 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 Wrightwood with an average high temperature of 83.3°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Wrightwood, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Wrightwood are June, September and August.
In Wrightwood, there are 5.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
February has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Wrightwood with an average of 28.2°. This is one of the coldest places in California.
In Wrightwood, there are 117.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in California.
In Wrightwood, 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 Wrightwood, 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 Wrightwood with 5.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 4% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 25.4 inches in Wrightwood means that it is wetter than most places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Wrightwood with 7.6 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 41.4 rainy days annually in Wrightwood, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 47% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 8% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 57.4 inches in Wrightwood means that it is one of the snowiest places in California. February is the snowiest month in Wrightwood with 24.0 inches of snow, and 7 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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I grew up here! It’s such a great place to raise and family and close to many employers to support your mountain life desires! So stinking adorable and your kids will be  More

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Over 8 years ago

The average high in Wrightwood in July is in the low 80's, not 98 as stated. Also, the average low in January is 26, not 36. This is a mountain community situated at an  More

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Over 15 years ago

if you have to live in the yucky inland empire, this is the best place..im not into lots of night life and such.however if you like to have quiet without drama, this is  More

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