Hayfork, CA Climate


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Hayfork, CA is located in the Northern California Mountains and has a climate that can vary greatly depending on the season. In the summer months, temperatures typically range from the mid-60s to mid-90s with low humidity levels. Winter is cooler with temperatures ranging from 25 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and significantly lower at night. Rainfall amounts are relatively low, usually around 20 inches per year, and snowfall is also infrequent but can still occur occasionally in the wintertime. thanks to its elevation and location within a mountain range, Hayfork experiences four distinct seasons throughout the year; each providing its own beauty and unique climate conditions.

Hayfork, California gets 46 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hayfork averages 11 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Hayfork. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hayfork gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 96 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 93 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 31
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 11 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Hayfork is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in California.

7.8 Summer - 5.5 Winter
June, May and September are the most pleasant months in Hayfork, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateHayfork, CaliforniaUnited States
  45.7 in.38.1 in.
  11.1 in.27.8 in.
  96.0 days106.2 days
  221 days205 days
  93.1°85.8°
  31.2°21.7°
  7.27
  4.84.3
  2310 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 Hayfork with an average high temperature of 93.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Hayfork, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Hayfork are May, October and June.
In Hayfork, there are 67.3 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Hayfork with an average of 30.8°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Hayfork, there are 89.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Hayfork, 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 Hayfork, 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 Hayfork with 9.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 51% of yearly precipitation and 3% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 45.7 inches in Hayfork means that it is one of the wettest places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Hayfork with 14.2 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.2 rainy days. There are 96.0 rainy days annually in Hayfork, which is one of the rainiest places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 6% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 11.1 inches in Hayfork means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in Hayfork with 3.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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We've lived in Hayfork for 15 years after moving from Los Angeles, CA. We are surrounded by rivers and lakes with great fishing. Deer and bear hunting just outside of  More

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