Lake Hughes, CA Climate

The climate in Lake Hughes, CA is generally dry and warm. Summers are typically hot and sunny, with temperatures reaching up to 100°F on some days. Winters are mild, with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. The area receives very little rainfall throughout the year and usually averages around 18 inches annually. This arid climate makes Lake Hughes an ideal spot for camping or vacationing during the warmer months of the year.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lake Hughes is 8.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in California.

8.1 Summer - 7.4 Winter

October, May and June are the most pleasant months in Lake Hughes, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Lake Hughes, California	United States
	13.3 in.	38.1 in.
	1.6 in.	27.8 in.
	35.1 days	106.2 days
	283 days	205 days
	93.9°	85.8°
	36.1°	21.7°
	8.2	7
	6.2	4.3
	3228 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.

August is the hottest month for Lake Hughes with an average high temperature of 93.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Lake Hughes, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lake Hughes are May, October and April.

In Lake Hughes, there are 81.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lake Hughes with an average of 35.6°. This is colder than most places in California.

In Lake Hughes, there are 28.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In Lake Hughes, 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 Lake Hughes, 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.

February is the wettest month in Lake Hughes with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 13.3 inches in Lake Hughes means that it is drier than most places in California.

February is the rainiest month in Lake Hughes with 6.0 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 35.1 rainy days annually in Lake Hughes, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 46% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 1.6 inches in Lake Hughes means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in Lake Hughes with 0.8 inches of snow, and 2 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Linda · Elizabeth Lake, CA

Too Windy, Wildfire Prone and Drought Stricken

Over 7 years ago

Elizabeth Lake and Lake Hughes: We used to have beautiful lakes, and abundant wildlife. Now, we have weeks at a time when the temps are over 100 in the summer, we don't More

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Bonnie · Lake Hughes, CA

air quality

Over 12 years ago

A rating of 1 for Lake Hughes is not correct It is 3000 ft above the smog of LA lots of wind to keep the air More

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