Los Altos Hills, CA has a Mediterranean climate which is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. This type of climate is usually found in areas near the coast or along the Mediterranean Sea. The average summer temperature ranges from 70-80°F (21-27°C) with occasional heat waves pushing temperatures up to the 90s F (32-37°C). Winters in Los Altos Hills can be unpredictable with temperatures ranging anywhere from 40-70°F (4-21°C). Rainfall typically occurs throughout the winter months with an average yearly precipitation of 19 inches (483 mm).
Los Altos Hills, California gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Los Altos Hills 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 Los Altos Hills. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Los Altos Hills gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 81 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year