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