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United States / California / Redding Metro Area / Shasta County / Big Bend / Zip Codes
Big Bend, CA is known for having a mild climate throughout the year. The area typically experiences warm summers and cool winters. On average, temperatures range from the mid-50s during the winter months to the upper 90s during summer months. The area sees little to no rainfall and low humidity levels. This typically makes it an ideal destination for those looking to escape hot and humid climates and enjoy some cooler temperatures in the mountains.

Big Bend, California gets 34 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Big Bend averages 12 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 249 sunny days per year in Big Bend. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Big Bend gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 24
Rain: averages 34 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 12 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Big Bend is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in California.

8.3 Summer - 5.5 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Big Bend, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBig Bend, CaliforniaUnited States
  33.7 in.38.1 in.
  12.1 in.27.8 in.
  86.8 days106.2 days
  249 days205 days
  89.7°85.8°
  23.5°21.7°
  7.27
  4.84.3
  1686 ft.2443 ft.
Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

July is the hottest month for Big Bend with an average high temperature of 89.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Big Bend, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Big Bend are June, September and May.
In Big Bend, there are 45.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Big Bend with an average of 23.5°. This is one of the coldest places in California.
In Big Bend, there are 160.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in California.
In Big Bend, there are 1.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in California.
Humidity is low in Big Bend, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
December is the wettest month in Big Bend with 5.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 47% of yearly precipitation and 4% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 33.7 inches in Big Bend means that it is wetter than most places in California.
March is the rainiest month in Big Bend with 12.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.9 rainy days. There are 86.8 rainy days annually in Big Bend, which is one of the rainiest places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 7% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 12.1 inches in Big Bend means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in Big Bend with 4.4 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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