Mission Viejo, CA Climate


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Mission Viejo, CA enjoys warm weather throughout the year with hot summers and mild winters. The average summer temperatures reach into the mid-80s Fahrenheit while winter temperatures usually stay within the mid-60s. During the spring and fall, temperatures range from the high 70s to low 80s. Mission Viejo receives around 12 inches of rain per year, typically spread out evenly throughout the seasons. The area experiences an abundance of sunshine, creating a pleasant atmosphere to enjoy outdoor activities year-round.

Mission Viejo, California gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Mission Viejo averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 283 sunny days per year in Mission Viejo. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Mission Viejo gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 37 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 44
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Mission Viejo is 9.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.3 Summer - 8.6 Winter
June, May and October are the most pleasant months in Mission Viejo, while February and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMission Viejo, CaliforniaUnited States
  14.2 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  37.0 days106.2 days
  283 days205 days
  86.6°85.8°
  44.4°21.7°
  97
  5.94.3
  410 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 Mission Viejo with an average high temperature of 88.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Mission Viejo, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Mission Viejo are May, October and June.
In Mission Viejo, there are 46.1 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 Mission Viejo with an average of 43.5°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Mission Viejo, there are 5.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Mission Viejo, 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 in Mission Viejo is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, August and June.
February is the wettest month in Mission Viejo with 3.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 60% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.2 inches in Mission Viejo means that it is drier than most places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Mission Viejo with 6.3 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.5 rainy days. There are 37.0 rainy days annually in Mission Viejo, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 47% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Mission Viejo, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Mission Viejo.
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Beautiful, but for the wealthy. If you make less than 150K, you won't be able to afford to live here. Even for Southern California, MV is off-the-chart expensive. A  More

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Mission Viejo does not charge a business license tax for businesses located in the community and home-based businesses are allowed under current zoning laws as long as  More

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