Alpine, CA Climate


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Alpine, California has an ideal climate for outdoor activities. It experiences mild yet sunny weather year-round, with temperatures ranging from the low 50s in the winter to the upper 80s in the summer. The area is known for its dry climate, and receives minimal rainfall throughout the year, generally just a few inches a month in the winter months. Though days can be hot during the summer months, nights are usually comfortable and cool. Alpine's perfect combination of sunshine and mild temperatures makes it an excellent location for hiking, biking, camping and other outdoor activities.

Alpine, California gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Alpine averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 262 sunny days per year in Alpine. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Alpine gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 44 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 88 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

9.1 Summer - 8.2 Winter
June, October and May are the most pleasant months in Alpine, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAlpine, CaliforniaUnited States
  16.2 in.38.1 in.
  0.1 in.27.8 in.
  44.3 days106.2 days
  262 days205 days
  87.8°85.8°
  40.0°21.7°
  8.77
  5.94.3
  1834 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.

August is the hottest month for Alpine with an average high temperature of 89.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Alpine, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Alpine are October, May and June.
In Alpine, there are 48.0 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 Alpine with an average of 39.2°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Alpine, there are 17.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.
In Alpine, 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 Alpine 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 September.
February is the wettest month in Alpine with 3.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 53% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.2 inches in Alpine means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Alpine with 7.5 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.8 rainy days. There are 44.3 rainy days annually in Alpine, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 45% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 7% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in Alpine means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in Alpine with 0.0 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Alpine is a great place to live if you want to be away from the hustle and bustle of city life. It's rural yet close to needed things. The schools are great with  More

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