Dorris, CA has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cool winters. Average temperatures in the summer months can reach up to 95°F, while winter lows can drop down to 25°F. The area receives an average of 10 inches of rainfall per year, which is much lower than the national average. Snowfall is rare but does occasionally occur during the winter months. Overall, Dorris has a relatively mild climate with warm days and cool nights year round.
Dorris, California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Dorris averages 39 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 232 sunny days per year in Dorris. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Dorris gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 39 inches of snow a year