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United States / California / Salinas Metro Area / Monterey County / Lockwood (Monterey County) / Zip Codes
The climate in Lockwood, CA is generally mild throughout the year. Summers are warm with temperatures reaching into the upper 80s and low 90s, while winters tend to be quite moderate with temperatures rarely dipping below freezing. Rainfall averages around 10 inches per year and the area experiences a variety of weather patterns from foggy days to bright sunny ones. The surrounding hills provide shelter from strong winds and natural air conditioning during the summer months, making it an ideal place for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and biking.

Lockwood (Monterey County), California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Lockwood (Monterey County) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 264 sunny days per year in Lockwood (Monterey County). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lockwood (Monterey County) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 47 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 84 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 Lockwood is 8.6 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.2 Summer - 7.7 Winter
June, October and May are the most pleasant months in Lockwood, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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.

August is the hottest month for Lockwood with an average high temperature of 85.5°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Lockwood, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lockwood are October, May and June.
In Lockwood, there are 42.0 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 Lockwood with an average of 38.5°. This is about average compared to other places in California.
In Lockwood, there are 23.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Lockwood, 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 Lockwood, 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 Lockwood with 3.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 58% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.3 inches in Lockwood means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Lockwood with 8.8 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 46.6 rainy days annually in Lockwood, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 52% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Lockwood means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in Lockwood with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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