Lake Almanor West, CA has a Mediterranean-type climate that is characterized by warm and dry summers and cool and wet winters. Summers have average temperatures of around 75°F (24°C) during the day and cooler temperatures at night. Winters are generally cold with average temperatures dipping to around 37°F (3°C). Precipitation is relatively low throughout the year, averaging only about 20 inches of rain annually. Snowfall does occur in the winter months but rarely accumulates on the ground. Humidity levels tend to be quite low due to the region's proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Overall, Lake Almanor West, CA has a mild climate that is perfect for outdoor activities all year round.
Lake Almanor West, California gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Lake Almanor West averages 121 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 241 sunny days per year in Lake Almanor West. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Lake Almanor West gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 121 inches of snow a year