Lenwood, CA Climate


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Lenwood, CA has a semi-arid climate with hot summers and mild winters. The temperatures in the summer months are usually in the mid 80s to low 90s, and during winter they can dip down into the mid 30s. Rainfall is sparse throughout the year, but Lenwood does receive some snow in the winter months. The area experiences very little humidity and is known for its clear skies and sunshine. The intense heat of the summer months can make it difficult to be outside, so locals usually find ways to cool off by spending time at nearby lakes or swimming pools.

Lenwood, California gets 5 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 286 sunny days per year in Lenwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Lenwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 25 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 102 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 5 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Lenwood is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

6.2 Summer - 7.8 Winter
April, October and May are the most pleasant months in Lenwood, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateLenwood, CaliforniaUnited States
  5.1 in.38.1 in.
  0.2 in.27.8 in.
  24.6 days106.2 days
  286 days205 days
  101.6°85.8°
  34.8°21.7°
  7.87
  5.74.3
  2280 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.

July is the hottest month for Lenwood with an average high temperature of 101.6°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in California. In Lenwood, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Lenwood are April, October and March.
In Lenwood, there are 124.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the hottest places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Lenwood with an average of 33.8°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Lenwood, there are 32.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Lenwood, 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 is low in Lenwood, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
February is the wettest month in Lenwood with 0.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 48% of yearly precipitation and 13% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 5.1 inches in Lenwood means that it is one of the driest places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Lenwood with 4.2 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 24.6 rainy days annually in Lenwood, which is one of the least rainy places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 46% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 13% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.2 inches in Lenwood means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in Lenwood with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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