Lake Sherwood, CA Climate


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Lake Sherwood, CA has a semi-arid Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and very hot summers. Temperatures can range from the mid-40s in winter to the low 90s during the summer months. Precipitation is generally light throughout the year, with an average of only around 15 inches of rainfall annually. Snowfall is extremely rare in this area, with only trace amounts typically recorded on some of the higher elevations. On average, there are around 290 days of sunshine per year here, making Lake Sherwood a desirable destination for those looking to escape the cold winter months and bask in some warm sunshine.

Lake Sherwood, California gets 16 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 273 sunny days per year in Lake Sherwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lake Sherwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 36 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 89 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 44
Rain: averages 16 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lake Sherwood is 8.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.8 Summer - 8.6 Winter
May, October and June are the most pleasant months in Lake Sherwood, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLake Sherwood, CaliforniaUnited States
  16.3 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  36.2 days106.2 days
  273 days205 days
  89.4°85.8°
  43.7°21.7°
  8.97
  64.3
  2646 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.

August is the hottest month for Lake Sherwood with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Lake Sherwood, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lake Sherwood are May, October and April.
In Lake Sherwood, there are 60.7 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lake Sherwood with an average of 42.6°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Lake Sherwood, there are 4.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Lake Sherwood, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity in Lake Sherwood 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 July, August and June.
February is the wettest month in Lake Sherwood with 4.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 62% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 16.3 inches in Lake Sherwood means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Lake Sherwood with 6.9 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 36.2 rainy days annually in Lake Sherwood, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 51% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Lake Sherwood, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Lake Sherwood.
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