Kensington, CA has a mild climate throughout the year due to its location near the coast of San Francisco. Summers are generally sunny and warm with temperatures rarely exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit while winters are cool and wet, with temperatures typically hovering around 50 degrees. Rainfall is relatively low compared to other parts of California, averaging only about 35 inches per year. The ocean breeze helps keep temperatures comfortable during the summer months and provides some relief from strong winds during the winter months.
Kensington, California gets 26 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Kensington 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 Kensington. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Kensington gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 67 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 72 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43
Rain: averages 26 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year