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United States / California / Truckee-Grass Valley Metro Area / Nevada County / Nevada City / Zip Codes
Nevada City, CA has a mild climate, with warm summers and cool winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit and in the winter it drops to around 40 degrees. Rainfall is fairly spread out throughout the year, allowing for plenty of outdoor activities. The region also gets some snow in the winter making it an even more beautiful place to live. Overall, Nevada City's climate provides a comfortable and enjoyable environment for its citizens.

Nevada City, California gets 58 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Nevada City averages 15 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 239 sunny days per year in Nevada City. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Nevada City gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 58 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 15 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Nevada City is 7.7 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

9.2 Summer - 6 Winter
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Nevada City, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNevada City, CaliforniaUnited States
  58.2 in.38.1 in.
  14.7 in.27.8 in.
  82.4 days106.2 days
  239 days205 days
  87.6°85.8°
  32.7°21.7°
  7.77
  54.3
  2477 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 Nevada City with an average high temperature of 87.6°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Nevada City, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Nevada City are June, September and May.
In Nevada City, there are 32.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Nevada City with an average of 32.5°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Nevada City, there are 64.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Nevada City, 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 Nevada City, 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 Nevada City with 11.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 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 58.2 inches in Nevada City means that it is one of the wettest places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Nevada City with 12.4 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 82.4 rainy days annually in Nevada City, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 44% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 14.7 inches in Nevada City means that it is snowier than most places in California. February is the snowiest month in Nevada City with 4.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Jeff · Ligonier, PA
Beautiful
Over 6 years ago

I lived in Y.C Ca for 14 yrs and Nevada City became my favorite town to visit. The restaurants are great, the night life is mellow but you get a variety of music...shoos  More

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Adelaide · Santa Cruz, CA
Moving to NC - Have Questions
Over 7 years ago

We are seriously considering a move to Nevada City. I have a lot of questions about what it will be like for a liberal-minded family with a teenage son. Will he find  More

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Margaret · Nevada City, CA
Best Place to Live..
Over 8 years ago

I have been coming here since I was a child. I am from the bay area, the town I grew up in was small and I met my husband there. We raised our children there. The  More

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