Boulder Creek, CA Climate


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Boulder Creek, CA enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The temperature generally ranges from the low 30s to the upper 80s throughout the year. Winter months bring some rain and occasional snowfall in the mountains nearby. Summers are usually very sunny with little precipitation. Being nestled among the Santa Cruz Mountains provides Boulder Creek with a natural barrier to coastal weather, allowing for much milder temperatures than those found in nearby seaside towns.

Boulder Creek, California gets 36 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 263 sunny days per year in Boulder Creek. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Boulder Creek gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 75 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 36 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Boulder Creek is 8.4 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.4 Summer - 7.2 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Boulder Creek, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateBoulder Creek, CaliforniaUnited States
  36.0 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  75.0 days106.2 days
  263 days205 days
  80.8°85.8°
  38.3°21.7°
  8.47
  5.24.3
  479 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 Boulder Creek with an average high temperature of 81.0°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Boulder Creek, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Boulder Creek are June, September and July.
In Boulder Creek, there are 22.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Boulder Creek with an average of 38.0°. This is about average compared to other places in California.
In Boulder Creek, there are 19.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Boulder Creek, 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 Boulder Creek, 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.
January is the wettest month in Boulder Creek with 7.2 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 36.0 inches in Boulder Creek means that it is wetter than most places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Boulder Creek with 11.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.9 rainy days. There are 75.0 rainy days annually in Boulder Creek, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 46% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Boulder Creek, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Boulder Creek.
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Over 15 years ago

even with Prop 13 property taxes are high. My taxes have incresed from $1200 a year in 1990 to over $8000 a year now. Coffee is $1.50 a cup. Milk $3.50 a  More

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A wonderful place if you love the forest. Plenty of activities, camping,hiking,fishing and mountain dining. Very close to Santa Cruz beaches, restaurants, entertainment  More

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Over 17 years ago

Boulder Creek, CA is in the Santa Cruz mountains near San Jose, CA. It is a beautiful, woodsy mountain area with wonderful climate. It's hard to believe that the overly  More

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