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Etna, CA is located in the beautiful and rugged Shasta-Trinity National Forest of Northern California. The climate here is largely dictated by its elevation and proximity to the Cascade Mountain Range. Summers are generally mild and sunny with temperatures averaging between 80-90°F during the day. Winters are cold and rainy, with average daily temperatures ranging from 40-50°F. Snowfall is relatively rare in this region, but may occur at higher elevations in the winter months. This region experiences four distinct seasons, each offering unique opportunities for outdoor activities and exploration.

Etna, California gets 23 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Etna averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 232 sunny days per year in Etna. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Etna gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 74 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 26
Rain: averages 23 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Etna is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

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

  ClimateEtna, CaliforniaUnited States
  23.0 in.38.1 in.
  11.2 in.27.8 in.
  73.6 days106.2 days
  232 days205 days
  89.8°85.8°
  25.7°21.7°
  7.37
  3.24.3
  2936 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 Etna with an average high temperature of 89.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Etna, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Etna are June, September and May.
In Etna, there are 40.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Etna with an average of 25.5°. This is one of the coldest places in California.
In Etna, there are 137.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in California.
In Etna, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in California.
Humidity is low in Etna, 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 Etna with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is August with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 49% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 23.0 inches in Etna means that it is wetter than most places in California.
December is the rainiest month in Etna with 10.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 1.7 rainy days. There are 73.6 rainy days annually in Etna, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 41% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 9% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 11.2 inches in Etna means that it is snowier than most places in California. January is the snowiest month in Etna with 4.1 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 17 years ago

Etna is a precious and productive little town in Scott valley that may begin to suffer from attack of the eco infiltration. Highly dependent on water for hay production  More

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I moved to Etna in March 2005 from Riverside County in So. Calif. I quickly named the town the friendliest town in the west. Everyone waves, even if they have never  More

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