Lake Nacimiento, CA Climate


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Lake Nacimiento, CA has a Mediterranean climate which is characterized by cool wet winters and hot dry summers. Winters are normally sunny with some rain and occasional cold spells. Summers tend to be hot with average temperatures reaching up to the mid-80s Fahrenheit and sometimes higher. Rainfall is relatively light throughout the year, typically around 10 inches annually. The area experiences moderate humidity levels all year round, which can make for a pleasant climate. While at times the temperature can become quite extreme, the lake remains a popular destination for visitors seeking cooler climates during the summer months as well as those who seek a spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful views.

Lake Nacimiento, California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lake Nacimiento averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 287 sunny days per year in Lake Nacimiento. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lake Nacimiento gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 48 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 36
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lake Nacimiento is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.4 Summer - 7.6 Winter
May, October and June are the most pleasant months in Lake Nacimiento, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLake Nacimiento, CaliforniaUnited States
  18.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.1 in.27.8 in.
  47.6 days106.2 days
  287 days205 days
  89.0°85.8°
  35.9°21.7°
  8.37
  5.34.3
  984 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 Nacimiento with an average high temperature of 89.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Lake Nacimiento, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lake Nacimiento are May, October and June.
In Lake Nacimiento, there are 63.9 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 Lake Nacimiento with an average of 34.8°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Lake Nacimiento, there are 38.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Lake Nacimiento, 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 Nacimiento, 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.
January is the wettest month in Lake Nacimiento with 3.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 58% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.3 inches in Lake Nacimiento means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Lake Nacimiento with 9.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 47.6 rainy days annually in Lake Nacimiento, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 52% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Lake Nacimiento means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in Lake Nacimiento with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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