The climate in Occidental, CA is generally mild and temperate, with comfortable temperatures most of the year. Summers are usually warm and sunny, with occasional hot spells that can be quite uncomfortable, while winters tend to feature cooler temperatures and some rain or snowfall. Spring and autumn are often pleasant and mild, making them popular times for people to visit. The area features a Mediterranean climate as it lies close to the ocean, with the coastal range providing an additional barrier from extreme weather patterns. This creates a unique environment that is perfect for outdoor activities throughout much of the year.
Occidental, California gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Occidental averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 262 sunny days per year in Occidental. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Occidental gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 76 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 79 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 45 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year