2025 Compare Climate & Weather:
San Simeon, CA vs San Luis Obispo, CA

Change Cities
Highlights

On average, there are 287 sunny days per year in San Luis Obispo. San Simeon averages 286 sunny days per year. The US average is 205 sunny days.

San Luis Obispo, California gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. San Simeon, California gets 19.6 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38.1 inches of rain per year.

San Luis Obispo averages 0 inches of snow per year. San Simeon averages 0.1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 27.8 inches of snow per year.

Weather Highlights

San Luis Obispo, California
Summer High: the July high is around 73.7 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42.8
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

San Simeon, California
Summer High: the July high is around 73 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43.2
Rain: averages 19.6 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0.1 inches of snow a year

BestPlaces Comfort Index
San Luis Obispo

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for San Luis Obispo is 8.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.8 / 10
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in San Luis Obispo, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

San Simeon

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for San Simeon is 8.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.9 / 10
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in San Simeon, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

Today's Weather - San Simeon, CA

2 PM PST

Mostly Sunny

61°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonMostly Sunny61° / 47°NW 25 mph
SundaySunny61° / 48°NW 15 to 20 mph
MondaySunny64° / 50°SE 0 to 10 mph
TuesdayMostly Sunny64° / 50°S 0 to 5 mph
WednesdayPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny65° / 51°SSW 0 to 5 mph
ThursdayPatchy Fog then Partly Sunny70° / 53°NNW 0 to 10 mph
FridayPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny70° / 53°NW 0 to 10 mph
Today's Weather - San Luis Obispo, CA

2 PM PST

Mostly Sunny

65°F

DAYDESCRIPTIONHIGH / LOWWIND
This AfternoonMostly Sunny65° / 48°WNW 20 mph
SundaySunny64° / 50°WNW 10 to 15 mph
MondaySunny67° / 51°S 0 to 10 mph
TuesdayMostly Sunny68° / 51°SSW 0 to 5 mph
WednesdayPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny70° / 53°SSW 0 to 10 mph
ThursdayPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny75° / 55°NW 0 to 10 mph
FridayPatchy Fog then Mostly Sunny75° / 55°NW 0 to 10 mph
Average Monthly High / Low (°F)
MonthSan Simeon, CASan Luis Obispo, CA
January63° / 43°62° / 43°
February64° / 45°63° / 44°
March65° / 46°64° / 46°
April67° / 47°67° / 47°
May69° / 49°69° / 49°
June71° / 52°72° / 52°
July73° / 55°74° / 54°
August74° / 55°75° / 55°
September75° / 54°75° / 54°
October73° / 51°73° / 51°
November69° / 47°68° / 47°
December63° / 43°62° / 42°
Hot, Freezing, Rainy, Snowy Days: San Simeon / San Luis Obispo
MonthHot DaysFreezing DaysRainy DaysSnowy Days
January0 / 01 / 18 / 80 / 0
February0 / 01 / 19 / 90 / 0
March0 / 00 / 08 / 80 / 0
April0 / 00 / 05 / 50 / 0
May1 / 10 / 02 / 20 / 0
June0 / 10 / 01 / 10 / 0
July1 / 10 / 00 / 00 / 0
August1 / 10 / 00 / 00 / 0
September2 / 20 / 01 / 10 / 0
October1 / 20 / 03 / 30 / 0
November0 / 00 / 05 / 50 / 0
December0 / 01 / 28 / 70 / 0
September is the hottest month for San Simeon with an average high temperature of 74.8°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In San Simeon, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for San Simeon are September, August and October.

September is the hottest month for San Luis Obispo with an average high temperature of 75.3°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In San Luis Obispo, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for San Luis Obispo are September, August and July.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for San Simeon with an average of 42.6°. This is warmer than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for San Luis Obispo with an average of 42.2°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In San Simeon, there are 5.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

In San Luis Obispo, there are 6.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

In San Simeon, there are 3.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In San Luis Obispo, there are 3.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In San Simeon, 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 San Luis Obispo, 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 San Simeon with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.6 inches in San Simeon means that it is about average compared to other places in California.


February is the wettest month in San Luis Obispo with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.0 inches in San Luis Obispo means that it is about average compared to other places in California.

February is the rainiest month in San Simeon with 9.4 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 50.1 rainy days annually in San Simeon, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 50% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.

February is the rainiest month in San Luis Obispo with 9.2 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 50.5 rainy days annually in San Luis Obispo, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 49% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in San Simeon means that it is snowier than most places in California.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in San Luis Obispo, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California.
December is the snowiest month in San Simeon with 0.0 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in San Luis Obispo.

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 San Simeon    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

   |    Reply
NC For Me · Apex, NC
re:
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Simeon

See all reviews
Reviews for San Luis Obispo    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

   |    Reply
NC For Me · Apex, NC
re:
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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of San Luis Obispo

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Climate & Weather
Compare CityCompared To This City
 St. Augustine, FloridaWinter Haven, FloridaCompare
 Missoula, MontanaCedar Rapids, IowaCompare
 Bishop, CaliforniaRio Verde, ArizonaCompare
 Peekskill, New YorkCheyenne, WyomingCompare
 Lyndonville, New YorkGeneva, New YorkCompare
 Portland, OregonCincinnati, OhioCompare
 Anacortes, WashingtonGrand Junction, ColoradoCompare
 Sylva, North CarolinaNewberry, South CarolinaCompare
 Luverne, MinnesotaSan Jose, CaliforniaCompare
 Luverne, MinnesotaSan Jose, CaliforniaCompare
Compare Cost of Living
Compare San Simeon Cost of Living vs San Luis Obispo Cost of Living: Taxes, Childcare, Groceries, Health...


Zips In San Simeon, California
93452
Zips In SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
93405, 93401
Learn More About SAN SIMEON, CALIFORNIA
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About San Luis Obispo, California
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.