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United States / California / No Metro Area / Glenn County / Elk Creek / Zip Codes
Elk Creek, CA has a temperate climate that is known for its mild winters and warm summers. The average temperature throughout the year stays around 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit, with minimal snowfall in the winter months. In the summer, temperatures can reach as high as 80-90 degrees, but typically stay in the mid-70s. Rainfall is fairly consistent throughout the year, providing ample moisture for vegetation to flourish in the area. Overall, Elk Creek has a pleasant climate that attracts many visitors to enjoy its natural beauty.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Elk Creek is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

7.9 Summer - 6.9 Winter
May, October and June are the most pleasant months in Elk Creek, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateElk Creek, CaliforniaUnited States
  22.7 in.38.1 in.
  1.0 in.27.8 in.
  60.4 days106.2 days
  252 days205 days
  94.8°85.8°
  32.7°21.7°
  7.87
  54.3
  745 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 Elk Creek with an average high temperature of 94.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Elk Creek, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Elk Creek are October, May and April.
In Elk Creek, there are 80.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Elk Creek with an average of 32.5°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Elk Creek, there are 57.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek 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.
January is the wettest month in Elk Creek with 4.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 57% of yearly precipitation and 3% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 22.7 inches in Elk Creek means that it is wetter than most places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Elk Creek with 10.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 60.4 rainy days annually in Elk Creek, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 48% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 1.0 inches in Elk Creek means that it is snowier than most places in California. January is the snowiest month in Elk Creek with 0.5 inches of snow, and 1 month of the year have significant snowfall.
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