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Joshua Tree, CA vs Mammoth Lakes, CA

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On average, there are 275 sunny days per year in Mammoth Lakes. Joshua Tree averages 282 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Mammoth Lakes, California gets 14.9 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.

Mammoth Lakes averages 93.2 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

Mammoth Lakes, California
Summer High: the July high is around 77.5 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 13.5
Rain: averages 14.9 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 93.2 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
Mammoth Lakes

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Mammoth Lakes is 6.5 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in California.

6.5 / 10
July, August and June are the most pleasant months in Mammoth Lakes, while January and February 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 AM PST

Partly Cloudy

75°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightPartly Cloudy71° / 93°SW 3 to 9 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear65° / 81°SW 21 to 26 mph
Monday NightPatchy Blowing Dust52° / 70°WSW 23 to 33 mph
Tuesday NightMostly Clear51° / 76°W 12 to 18 mph
Wednesday NightMostly Clear55° / 80°W 7 mph
Thursday NightMostly Clear59° / 82°WSW 6 to 9 mph
Friday NightPartly Cloudy59° / 80°WSW 6 to 13 mph
Today's Weather - Mammoth Lakes, CA

3 AM PST

Mostly Clear

46°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
OvernightMostly Clear44° / 59°SW 15 mph
Sunday NightMostly Clear38° / 51°SW 30 mph
Monday NightPartly Cloudy then Slight Chance Snow Showers26° / 42°SW 5 to 25 mph
Tuesday NightSlight Chance Snow Showers then Partly Cloudy25° / 52°W 0 to 10 mph
Wednesday NightPartly Cloudy31° / 58°W 0 to 5 mph
Thursday NightPartly Cloudy36° / 59°W 0 to 5 mph
Friday NightPartly Cloudy35° / 56°SW 0 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthJoshua Tree, CAMammoth Lakes, CA
January61° / 39°40° / 14°
February64° / 40°41° / 15°
March70° / 44°45° / 19°
April77° / 47°51° / 24°
May86° / 55°60° / 32°
June95° / 61°69° / 38°
July100° / 69°78° / 44°
August99° / 69°77° / 43°
September93° / 64°70° / 36°
October82° / 53°59° / 27°
November69° / 44°48° / 20°
December61° / 37°41° / 15°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: Joshua Tree / Mammoth Lakes
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 02 / 315 / 100 / 5
February0 / 02 / 285 / 90 / 4
March0 / 00 / 294 / 90 / 5
April2 / 00 / 252 / 70 / 3
May12 / 00 / 162 / 50 / 2
June23 / 00 / 61 / 40 / 0
July30 / 00 / 21 / 40 / 0
August29 / 00 / 32 / 40 / 0
September22 / 00 / 92 / 40 / 0
October5 / 00 / 232 / 50 / 1
November0 / 02 / 282 / 80 / 3
December0 / 07 / 303 / 80 / 5
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 Mammoth Lakes with an average high temperature of 77.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Mammoth Lakes, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Mammoth Lakes are July, August and September.
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.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Mammoth Lakes with an average of 13.5°. This is one of the coldest 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 Mammoth Lakes, there are 0.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest 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 Mammoth Lakes, there are 229.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest 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 Mammoth Lakes, there are 10.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest 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.


February is the wettest month in Mammoth Lakes with 2.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.5 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 45% of yearly precipitation and 11% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.9 inches in Mammoth Lakes means that it is drier than most 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 Mammoth Lakes with 10.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 4.1 rainy days. There are 77.0 rainy days annually in Mammoth Lakes, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 35% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 16% 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.

An annual snowfall of 93.2 inches in Mammoth Lakes means that it is one of the snowiest 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.

March is the snowiest month in Mammoth Lakes with 21.1 inches of snow, and 10 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 Joshua Tree    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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Reviews for Mammoth Lakes    2 Reviews
Jill · Sherman Oaks, CA
re:
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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