Shell Ridge, CA Climate


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Shell Ridge, CA is located in the foothills of California's Central Valley, making for a pleasant Mediterranean climate. The average daily temperatures range from hot summers to mild winters with an average annual rainfall of only about 20 inches. The terrain is rugged and rolling with hills and valleys providing plenty of natural beauty to explore. Summers can be quite warm with temperatures reaching up to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Winters are usually cool and wet, with temperatures dipping down into the 30s at night. Shell Ridge is a great place to escape the heat of the summer and still enjoy some outdoor activities like hiking or camping.

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

Shell Ridge averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Shell Ridge. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Shell Ridge gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 39
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 Shell Ridge is 8.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.2 Summer - 7.3 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Shell Ridge, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateShell Ridge, CaliforniaUnited States
  18.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  61.2 days106.2 days
  260 days205 days
  87.9°85.8°
  38.8°21.7°
  8.57
  5.44.3
  478 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 Shell Ridge with an average high temperature of 87.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Shell Ridge, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Shell Ridge are May, October and June.
In Shell Ridge, there are 41.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Shell Ridge with an average of 38.8°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Shell Ridge, there are 11.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Shell Ridge, 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 Shell Ridge, 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.
February is the wettest month in Shell Ridge with 3.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.3 inches in Shell Ridge means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
December is the rainiest month in Shell Ridge with 11.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.1 rainy days. There are 61.2 rainy days annually in Shell Ridge, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 53% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 1% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Shell Ridge, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Shell Ridge.
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