El Cerrito, CA is situated in the San Francisco Bay Area in Northern California. The climate here is typical of the Mediterranean climate, with mild and wet winters and dry summers. Average temperatures range from 57°F (14°C) to 79°F (26°C). During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 92°F (33°C). During winter, temperatures can drop down to as low as 37°F (3°C) on especially cold nights. Rainfall varies throughout the year, with more rain during the winter months than during the summer months. On average, El Cerrito gets around 16 inches of precipitation a year, making it a relatively dry area overall.
El Cerrito, California gets 25 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito. The US average is 205 sunny days.
El Cerrito gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 71 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 44
Rain: averages 25 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year