Forbestown, CA Climate


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Forbestown, CA has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The average temperature throughout the year is relatively mild, ranging from lows in the 40s to highs in the mid-80s. Rainfall occurs mainly during winter months, although summer thunderstorms are not uncommon. The area receives an average of 20 inches of precipitation each year, with snow usually limited to the higher elevations of surrounding mountains. Despite its location in the sunbelt region of California, Forbestown's climate is generally considered mild and comfortable for outdoor activities and recreation all year round.

Forbestown, California gets 65 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Forbestown averages 19 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 245 sunny days per year in Forbestown. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Forbestown gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 86 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 32
Rain: averages 65 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 19 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Forbestown is 7.6 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

8.9 Summer - 5.9 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Forbestown, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateForbestown, CaliforniaUnited States
  64.9 in.38.1 in.
  19.4 in.27.8 in.
  85.8 days106.2 days
  245 days205 days
  88.8°85.8°
  32.4°21.7°
  7.67
  4.94.3
  2772 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 Forbestown with an average high temperature of 88.8°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Forbestown, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Forbestown are June, September and May.
In Forbestown, there are 41.6 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 Forbestown with an average of 32.3°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Forbestown, there are 68.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Forbestown, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity is low in Forbestown, 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 Forbestown with 12.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 52% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 64.9 inches in Forbestown means that it is one of the wettest places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Forbestown with 12.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 85.8 rainy days annually in Forbestown, which is one of the rainiest places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 19.4 inches in Forbestown means that it is snowier than most places in California. February is the snowiest month in Forbestown with 6.1 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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