University of California-Davis, CA Climate


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University of California Davis, CA enjoys a mild climate year-round. The average temperature in summer is around 75 degrees Fahrenheit and winter temperatures rarely dip below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It rarely snows, but there is usually rainfall throughout the year that helps keep the area green and lush. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit, so it is important to stay hydrated and be cautious when outdoors in the heat. With its temperate climate, UC Davis is an ideal place to study or work throughout the year.

University of California-Davis, California gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

University of California-Davis averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 265 sunny days per year in University of California-Davis. The US average is 205 sunny days.

University of California-Davis 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 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for University of California Davis is 8.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in California.

8.1 Summer - 7.1 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in University of California Davis, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateUniversity of California-Davis, CaliforniaUnited States
  20.6 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  67.3 days106.2 days
  265 days205 days
  93.9°85.8°
  38.5°21.7°
  8.17
  4.84.3
  364 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 University of California Davis with an average high temperature of 93.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In University of California Davis, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for University of California Davis are October, May and April.
In University of California Davis, there are 80.5 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for University of California Davis with an average of 38.1°. This is about average compared to other places in California.
In University of California Davis, there are 13.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.
In University of California Davis, 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 University of California Davis 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 University of California Davis with 4.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 57% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 20.6 inches in University of California Davis means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
January is the rainiest month in University of California Davis with 12.7 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.1 rainy days. There are 67.3 rainy days annually in University of California Davis, which is rainier 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.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in University of California Davis, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in University of California Davis.
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