Dillon Beach, CA Climate

Dillon Beach, CA is situated on the northern coastline of California and enjoys a mild climate year-round. Its location at the mouth of Tomales Bay ensures that temperatures in the summer rarely reach over 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters remain relatively cool with average daily temperatures in the low 50s. Dillon Beach also receives an above-average amount of rain each year, keeping the landscape lush and green throughout all seasons. With its access to the ocean, winds are often present at Dillon Beach; however, they are usually light and gentle. The warm summers, mild winters, and generally temperate climate make Dillon Beach an attractive destination for beachgoers and outdoor adventurers alike.

Dillon Beach, California gets 37 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Dillon Beach 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 Dillon Beach. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Dillon Beach gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 78 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 76 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40
Rain: averages 37 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.9 Summer - 7.1 Winter

July, June and September are the most pleasant months in Dillon Beach, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Dillon Beach, California	United States
	37.1 in.	38.1 in.
	0.0 in.	27.8 in.
	77.8 days	106.2 days
	260 days	205 days
	75.6°	85.8°
	40.1°	21.7°
	8.1	7
	5.2	4.3
	95 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.

September is the hottest month for Dillon Beach with an average high temperature of 76.1°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Dillon Beach, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Dillon Beach are September, August and July.

In Dillon Beach, there are 17.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Dillon Beach with an average of 39.3°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In Dillon Beach, there are 16.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In Dillon Beach, 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 Dillon Beach 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 Dillon Beach with 7.2 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 37.1 inches in Dillon Beach means that it is wetter than most places in California.

January is the rainiest month in Dillon Beach with 13.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 77.8 rainy days annually in Dillon Beach, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 48% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Dillon Beach, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Dillon Beach.