Anza, CA Climate


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Anza, CA has a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and mild to cool, wet winters. Temperatures during the summer months can reach up to 90°F and drop to below freezing in the winter. The average annual precipitation in Anza is about 15 inches of rain and 31 inches of snow. The sunny weather and moderate temperatures make it an ideal location for outdoor activities such as hiking and camping.

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

Anza averages 7 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 272 sunny days per year in Anza. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Anza gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 39 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 87 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 7 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Anza is 8.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in California.

9 Summer - 7.3 Winter
June, September and October are the most pleasant months in Anza, while February and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateAnza, CaliforniaUnited States
  15.6 in.38.1 in.
  6.8 in.27.8 in.
  39.0 days106.2 days
  272 days205 days
  87.4°85.8°
  34.1°21.7°
  8.27
  5.74.3
  3921 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 Anza with an average high temperature of 87.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Anza, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Anza are June, October and September.
In Anza, there are 32.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Anza with an average of 33.0°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Anza, there are 61.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Anza, 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 Anza, 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 Anza with 3.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 50% of yearly precipitation and 6% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 15.6 inches in Anza means that it is drier than most places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Anza with 6.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 39.0 rainy days annually in Anza, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 42% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 9% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 6.8 inches in Anza means that it is snowier than most places in California. February is the snowiest month in Anza with 2.2 inches of snow, and 5 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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