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Joshua Tree, CA vs Elk Grove, CA

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Highlights

On average, there are 266 sunny days per year in Elk Grove. Joshua Tree averages 282 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Elk Grove, California gets 19.9 inches of rain, on average, per year. Joshua Tree, California gets 7.8 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

Elk Grove averages 0 inches of snow per year. Joshua Tree averages 0.5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

Elk Grove, California
Summer High: the July high is around 92.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39.3
Rain: averages 19.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Joshua Tree, California
Summer High: the July high is around 100.2 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38.6
Rain: averages 7.8 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.5 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
Elk Grove

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Elk Grove is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.3 / 10
May, October and September are the most pleasant months in Elk Grove, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Joshua Tree

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

7.9 / 10
October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Joshua Tree, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - Joshua Tree, CA

3 PM PST

Sunny

74°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonSunny76° / 55°NNW 8 mph
ThursdaySunny80° / 58°SSE 1 to 7 mph
FridaySunny82° / 57°SW 2 to 15 mph
SaturdaySunny77° / 50°SW 8 to 24 mph
SundaySunny70° / 54°WSW 18 mph
MondaySunny79° / 60°NW 12 mph
TuesdaySunny87° / 64°NNW 3 to 10 mph
Today's Weather - Elk Grove, CA

3 PM PST

Mostly Sunny

78°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonMostly Sunny79° / 50°W 7 mph
ThursdaySunny84° / 54°WNW 2 to 10 mph
FridaySunny86° / 55°W 2 to 8 mph
SaturdayMostly Sunny76° / 53°SSW 9 to 13 mph
SundaySunny81° / 58°NW 6 to 16 mph
MondaySunny90° / 59°NNW 13 mph
TuesdaySunny91° / 59°NW 5 to 8 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthJoshua Tree, CAElk Grove, CA
January61° / 39°54° / 39°
February64° / 40°61° / 42°
March70° / 44°66° / 45°
April77° / 47°72° / 47°
May86° / 55°81° / 52°
June95° / 61°88° / 57°
July100° / 69°93° / 59°
August99° / 69°92° / 59°
September93° / 64°88° / 56°
October82° / 53°78° / 51°
November69° / 44°64° / 44°
December61° / 37°54° / 39°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Joshua Tree / Elk Grove
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 02 / 45 / 100 / 0
February0 / 02 / 25 / 90 / 0
March0 / 00 / 04 / 100 / 0
April2 / 10 / 02 / 50 / 0
May12 / 50 / 02 / 30 / 0
June23 / 110 / 01 / 10 / 0
July30 / 200 / 01 / 00 / 0
August29 / 180 / 02 / 00 / 0
September22 / 120 / 02 / 20 / 0
October5 / 20 / 02 / 40 / 0
November0 / 02 / 12 / 70 / 0
December0 / 07 / 53 / 100 / 0
July is the hottest month for Joshua Tree with an average high temperature of 100.2°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in California. In Joshua Tree, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Joshua Tree are April, October and March.

July is the hottest month for Elk Grove with an average high temperature of 92.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Elk Grove, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Elk Grove are October, May and April.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Joshua Tree with an average of 37.0°. This is about average compared to other places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Elk Grove with an average of 38.8°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In Joshua Tree, there are 122.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.

In Elk Grove, there are 70.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.

In Joshua Tree, there are 14.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Elk Grove, there are 11.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

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

February is the wettest month in Joshua Tree with 1.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 45% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 7.8 inches in Joshua Tree means that it is one of the driest places in California.


January is the wettest month in Elk Grove with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 55% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.9 inches in Elk Grove means that it is about average compared to other places in California.

February is the rainiest month in Joshua Tree with 4.5 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.6 rainy days. There are 29.4 rainy days annually in Joshua Tree, which is one of the least rainy places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 42% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.

January is the rainiest month in Elk Grove with 10.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.1 rainy days. There are 61.1 rainy days annually in Elk Grove, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 47% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.5 inches in Joshua Tree means that it is snowier than most places in California.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Elk Grove, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.
December is the snowiest month in Joshua Tree with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Elk Grove.

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 Joshua Tree    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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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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