The climate in Susanville, CA is generally mild with short, warm summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in summer is 80 degrees Fahrenheit and the average low temperature in winter is 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 18 inches of rain per year, primarily during the fall and winter months. Snowfall is minimal during the winter season, however it does occur occasionally. During the spring and summer months, the area experiences windy days which can bring cooler temperatures.
Susanville, California gets 17 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Susanville averages 35 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Susanville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Susanville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 54 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 23
Rain: averages 17 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 35 inches of snow a year