Alta, CA has a cool Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm, dry summers. Temperatures in the summer months average between 70-80°F (21-27°C), while winter temperatures range between 35-48°F (2-9°C). The area receives an average of 22 inches of rainfall annually, most of which occurs in winter months. Snow is rare but can occur at higher elevations. Alta is located close to both the Sierra Nevada mountains and Lake Tahoe, providing ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploration year round.
Alta, California gets 69 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Alta averages 134 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 251 sunny days per year in Alta. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Alta gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 33
Rain: averages 69 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 134 inches of snow a year