Dunsmuir, CA Climate


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United States / California / No Metro Area / Siskiyou County / Dunsmuir / Zip Codes
Dunsmuir, CA has a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Summers in Dunsmuir can be exceptionally hot with temperatures often exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit during peak days. Winters are typically damp and cold with average winter lows around 33 degrees Fahrenheit. The area receives an average of 32 inches of precipitation annually with the majority falling between November and March. Snowfall is rare in the city but does occur occasionally at higher elevations. In general, Dunsmuir has a mild climate and is an ideal location for outdoor activities throughout much of the year.

Dunsmuir, California gets 50 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Dunsmuir averages 32 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 234 sunny days per year in Dunsmuir. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Dunsmuir gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 94 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 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 28
Rain: averages 50 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 32 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Dunsmuir is 7.2 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in California.

8.5 Summer - 5.3 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Dunsmuir, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateDunsmuir, CaliforniaUnited States
  49.9 in.38.1 in.
  31.9 in.27.8 in.
  94.1 days106.2 days
  234 days205 days
  90.0°85.8°
  27.5°21.7°
  7.27
  3.24.3
  2290 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 Dunsmuir with an average high temperature of 90.0°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Dunsmuir, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Dunsmuir are June, May and September.
In Dunsmuir, there are 48.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Dunsmuir with an average of 27.5°. This is one of the coldest places in California.
In Dunsmuir, there are 119.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in California.
In Dunsmuir, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in California.
Humidity is low in Dunsmuir, 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.
December is the wettest month in Dunsmuir with 9.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.3 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 51% of yearly precipitation and 3% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 49.9 inches in Dunsmuir means that it is one of the wettest places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Dunsmuir with 13.6 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 1.8 rainy days. There are 94.1 rainy days annually in Dunsmuir, which is one of the rainiest places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 41% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 8% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 31.9 inches in Dunsmuir means that it is one of the snowiest places in California. December is the snowiest month in Dunsmuir with 8.6 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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