Lewiston, CA Climate


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United States / California / No Metro Area / Trinity County / Lewiston / Zip Codes
Lewiston, CA has a mild climate due to its location at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Summers are typically warm but not too hot with temperatures rarely reaching above 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters in Lewiston tend to be cold and snowy, with temperatures often dipping down below freezing. The area receives significant snowfall during the winter months, making it a great destination for skiing and other winter activities. Rainfall is generally light throughout the year, with heavier precipitation occurring between October and April.

Lewiston, California gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lewiston averages 8 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 217 sunny days per year in Lewiston. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lewiston gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

7.9 Summer - 5.6 Winter
June, May and September are the most pleasant months in Lewiston, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLewiston, CaliforniaUnited States
  36.5 in.38.1 in.
  8.0 in.27.8 in.
  93.9 days106.2 days
  217 days205 days
  93.1°85.8°
  31.3°21.7°
  7.27
  4.84.3
  1814 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 Lewiston with an average high temperature of 93.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Lewiston, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lewiston are May, October and June.
In Lewiston, there are 67.3 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 Lewiston with an average of 30.9°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Lewiston, there are 87.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Lewiston, 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 Lewiston, 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 Lewiston with 7.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 51% of yearly precipitation and 4% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 36.5 inches in Lewiston means that it is wetter than most places in California.
December is the rainiest month in Lewiston with 14.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.5 rainy days. There are 93.9 rainy days annually in Lewiston, 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 7% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 8.0 inches in Lewiston means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in Lewiston with 2.7 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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