North Richmond, CA Climate


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North Richmond, CA has a Mediterranean climate characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, it experiences mild temperatures year-round, with average highs in the mid-70s during the summer months and lows dipping into the high 50s in the wintertime. The area receives an average of 20-25 inches of rain annually, primarily from December to March. While this region may not experience extreme temperatures or significant snowfall, it is still important to be aware of sudden changes in weather patterns that can bring heavy rains or strong winds to the area.

North Richmond, California gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

North Richmond 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 North Richmond. The US average is 205 sunny days.

North Richmond gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 64 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 74 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for North Richmond is 8.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.8 Summer - 7.5 Winter
September, August and July are the most pleasant months in North Richmond, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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.

September is the hottest month for North Richmond with an average high temperature of 75.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In North Richmond, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for North Richmond are September, August and July.
In North Richmond, there are 6.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for North Richmond with an average of 43.0°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In North Richmond, there are 1.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In North Richmond, 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 North Richmond 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 August, July and September.
December is the wettest month in North Richmond with 5.5 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 27.8 inches in North Richmond means that it is wetter than most places in California.
January is the rainiest month in North Richmond with 11.2 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.1 rainy days. There are 64.2 rainy days annually in North Richmond, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 50% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in North Richmond, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in North Richmond.
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