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Ferndale, CA vs Fortuna, CA

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Highlights

On average, there are 177 sunny days per year in Fortuna. Ferndale averages 177 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Fortuna, California gets 48.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. Ferndale, California gets 48.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Fortuna averages 0.6 inches of snow per year. Ferndale averages 0.6 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Fortuna, California
Summer High:
the July high is around 69.3 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 41
Rain: averages 48.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.6 inches of snow a year

Ferndale, California
Summer High:
the July high is around 69.4 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40.9
Rain: averages 48.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.6 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Fortuna

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Fortuna is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

7.8 / 10
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Fortuna, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Ferndale

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

7.7 / 10
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Ferndale, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Ferndale, CA

11 PM PST

Mostly Cloudy

47°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Cloudy44° / 59°N 5 mph
Thursday NightMostly Cloudy46° / 60°N 2 to 7 mph
Friday NightChance Light Rain47° / 54°NNW 6 to 10 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy45° / 56°N 16 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear45° / 61°N 9 to 18 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy47° / 63°N 6 to 13 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Cloudy48° / 62°N 3 to 7 mph
Today's Weather - Fortuna, CA

11 PM PST

Mostly Cloudy

47°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
TonightMostly Cloudy44° / 62°N 3 mph
Thursday NightMostly Cloudy46° / 62°NNW 2 to 7 mph
Friday NightChance Light Rain46° / 54°NNW 7 to 12 mph
Saturday NightPartly Cloudy44° / 58°NNW 15 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear44° / 64°N 9 to 18 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy47° / 67°N 5 to 13 mph
Tuesday NightPartly Cloudy48° / 65°N 3 to 7 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthFerndale, CAFortuna, CA
January54° / 41°54° / 41°
February56° / 42°56° / 42°
March58° / 43°58° / 43°
April60° / 44°60° / 44°
May64° / 48°64° / 48°
June67° / 51°67° / 51°
July69° / 53°69° / 53°
August70° / 54°70° / 54°
September69° / 51°69° / 51°
October65° / 47°65° / 47°
November58° / 43°58° / 43°
December53° / 40°53° / 40°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Ferndale / Fortuna
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 02 / 217 / 170 / 0
February0 / 02 / 215 / 150 / 0
March0 / 01 / 116 / 160 / 0
April0 / 00 / 013 / 130 / 0
May0 / 00 / 09 / 90 / 0
June0 / 00 / 05 / 50 / 0
July0 / 00 / 02 / 20 / 0
August0 / 00 / 02 / 20 / 0
September0 / 00 / 04 / 40 / 0
October0 / 00 / 08 / 80 / 0
November0 / 01 / 115 / 150 / 0
December0 / 03 / 317 / 170 / 0
August is the hottest month for Ferndale with an average high temperature of 70.1°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In Ferndale, there are 1 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Ferndale are August, September and July.

August is the hottest month for Fortuna with an average high temperature of 70.0°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In Fortuna, there are 1 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Fortuna are August, September and July.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Ferndale with an average of 40.3°. This is warmer than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Fortuna with an average of 40.4°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In Ferndale, there are 0.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.

In Fortuna, there are 0.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.

In Ferndale, there are 8.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In Fortuna, there are 8.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In Ferndale, 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 Fortuna, 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 Ferndale with 10.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 52% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.8 inches in Ferndale means that it is one of the wettest places in California.


December is the wettest month in Fortuna with 10.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 52% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 48.6 inches in Fortuna means that it is one of the wettest places in California.

December is the rainiest month in Ferndale with 16.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.3 rainy days. There are 122.6 rainy days annually in Ferndale, which is one of the rainiest places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 8% chance of a rainy day.

December is the rainiest month in Fortuna with 16.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 2.3 rainy days. There are 122.8 rainy days annually in Fortuna, which is one of the rainiest places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 39% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 8% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.6 inches in Ferndale means that it is snowier than most places in California.

An annual snowfall of 0.6 inches in Fortuna means that it is snowier than most places in California.
February is the snowiest month in Ferndale with 0.3 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

February is the snowiest month in Fortuna with 0.3 inches of snow, and no 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.

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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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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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