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Colfax, CA vs Alta Sierra (Nevada County), CA

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Highlights

On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Alta Sierra (Nevada County). Colfax averages 246 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. Colfax, California gets 47.1 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Alta Sierra (Nevada County) averages 6.3 inches of snow per year. Colfax averages 10.2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Alta Sierra (Nevada County), California
Summer High: the July high is around 89.1 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34.1
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 6.3 inches of snow a year

Colfax, California
Summer High: the July high is around 87.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34.3
Rain: averages 47.1 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 10.2 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Alta Sierra (Nevada County)

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Alta Sierra is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

7.9 / 10
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Alta Sierra, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Colfax

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Colfax is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

7.9 / 10
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Colfax, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Colfax, CA

11 AM PST

Sunny

79°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodaySunny84° / 58°SW 5 mph
SaturdaySunny84° / 55°SSE 2 to 6 mph
SundaySunny72° / 43°S 2 to 10 mph
MondayChance Rain Showers55° / 42°S 2 to 7 mph
TuesdayChance Rain Showers58° / 43°SW 1 to 5 mph
WednesdaySunny67° / 47°W 5 mph
ThursdaySunny73° / 51°NNW 2 to 6 mph
Today's Weather - Alta Sierra (Nevada County), CA

11 AM PST

Sunny

79°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TodaySunny84° / 58°WSW 6 mph
SaturdaySunny84° / 55°SSE 2 to 6 mph
SundaySunny73° / 44°S 2 to 13 mph
MondayChance Rain Showers56° / 42°S 5 to 8 mph
TuesdayChance Rain Showers60° / 43°SSW 2 to 6 mph
WednesdaySunny69° / 47°N 2 to 6 mph
ThursdaySunny75° / 51°W 2 to 7 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthColfax, CAAlta Sierra (Nevada County), CA
January52° / 34°53° / 34°
February54° / 36°55° / 36°
March57° / 38°59° / 38°
April62° / 41°64° / 41°
May71° / 47°73° / 47°
June79° / 54°81° / 53°
July87° / 59°89° / 58°
August87° / 58°89° / 57°
September81° / 54°83° / 52°
October71° / 46°73° / 45°
November57° / 39°59° / 38°
December51° / 34°52° / 34°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Colfax / Alta Sierra (Nevada County)
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 012 / 1312 / 121 / 0
February0 / 08 / 812 / 111 / 1
March0 / 05 / 511 / 111 / 1
April0 / 02 / 28 / 80 / 0
May1 / 10 / 05 / 50 / 0
June3 / 50 / 02 / 20 / 0
July11 / 150 / 00 / 00 / 0
August10 / 130 / 01 / 10 / 0
September4 / 70 / 02 / 20 / 0
October1 / 10 / 05 / 50 / 0
November0 / 05 / 610 / 100 / 0
December0 / 012 / 1312 / 121 / 1
July is the hottest month for Colfax with an average high temperature of 87.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Colfax, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Colfax are June, September and May.

July is the hottest month for Alta Sierra with an average high temperature of 89.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Alta Sierra, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Alta Sierra are June, September and May.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Colfax with an average of 34.1°. This is colder than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Alta Sierra with an average of 33.8°. This is colder than most places in California.

In Colfax, there are 28.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

In Alta Sierra, there are 41.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Colfax, there are 44.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In Alta Sierra, there are 46.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In Colfax, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Alta Sierra, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

December is the wettest month in Colfax with 8.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 51% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.1 inches in Colfax means that it is one of the wettest places in California.


December is the wettest month in Alta Sierra with 9.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 51% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 50.0 inches in Alta Sierra means that it is one of the wettest places in California.

December is the rainiest month in Colfax with 11.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 78.3 rainy days annually in Colfax, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 45% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

January is the rainiest month in Alta Sierra with 12.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 78.6 rainy days annually in Alta Sierra, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 44% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 10.2 inches in Colfax means that it is snowier than most places in California.

An annual snowfall of 6.3 inches in Alta Sierra means that it is snowier than most places in California.
February is the snowiest month in Colfax with 3.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Alta Sierra with 2.1 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

DID YOU KNOW?

Many people confuse Weather and Climate, but they are different. Weather refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, while Climate refers to the conditions of the atmosphere over a long period of time.

Weather, more specifically, refers to how the atmosphere behaves and its effects on life and human activities. Most people think of Weather in terms of what can be observed: temperature, humidity, precipitation, and cloudy/sunny conditions. Weather conditions constantly change on a minute-to-minute basis.

Climate is a record of the average weather conditions for a given place over a long period of time, often referred to as Climate Normals. A 30-year period of record is a common requirement to be considered a Climate Normal.

Reviews for Colfax    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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Reviews for Alta Sierra (Nevada County)    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
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Over 16 years ago

Hi. I'd like to know if you still feel the same way about living in Broomfield. I went there this past July to check it out (along with Lafayette, Boulder (can't  More

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NC For Me · Apex, NC
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Over 16 years ago

Apex is perfect for what you are looking for. It's close enough to Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill to find a job and Cary the next town over, is a little more expensive but  More

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