Climate in Escondido, California

Escondido, California has a semi-arid climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach into the upper 90s with low humidity. In the winter, temperatures average around 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the day, and can dip into the 40s at night. Escondido is known for its sunny days, averaging almost 300 days of sunshine each year. Rainfall in Escondido is usually light and spread out throughout the year with an annual average of 12 inches.

Escondido, California gets 14 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 266 sunny days per year in Escondido. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Escondido gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 42 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.

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Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43
Rain: averages 14 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

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BESTPLACES COMFORT INDEX

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Escondido is 9.0 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

June, May and October are the most pleasant months in Escondido, while February and December are the least comfortable months.

August is the hottest month for Escondido with an average high temperature of 87.9°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Escondido, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Escondido are May, October and June.

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In Escondido, there are 43.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

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December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Escondido with an average of 41.6°. This is warmer than most places in California.

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In Escondido, there are 5.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

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In Escondido, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

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Humidity in Escondido 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.

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February is the wettest month in Escondido with 3.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 56% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 14.2 inches in Escondido means that it is drier than most places in California.

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February is the rainiest month in Escondido with 7.2 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 41.6 rainy days annually in Escondido, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 47% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

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

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