Magalia, CA Climate


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Magalia, CA has a mild, Mediterranean climate. The summers are generally warm with temperatures in the mid-80s and the winters are mild with temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is mostly concentrated during the winter season with an average of 39 inches annually. Snowfall is rare in Magalia, but can occur occasionally during the winter months. This climate makes Magalia an ideal location for outdoor activities year-round, such as golfing, fishing, camping, and hiking.

Magalia, California gets 65 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Magalia averages 2 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 249 sunny days per year in Magalia. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Magalia gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 87 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 35
Rain: averages 65 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 2 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8.8 Summer - 6.3 Winter
June, September and May are the most pleasant months in Magalia, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMagalia, CaliforniaUnited States
  65.2 in.38.1 in.
  2.4 in.27.8 in.
  86.5 days106.2 days
  249 days205 days
  90.5°85.8°
  35.2°21.7°
  7.87
  4.94.3
  2333 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 Magalia with an average high temperature of 90.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Magalia, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Magalia are May, October and June.
In Magalia, there are 52.1 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 Magalia with an average of 35.1°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Magalia, there are 40.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Magalia, 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 Magalia, 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.
December is the wettest month in Magalia with 12.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 53% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 65.2 inches in Magalia means that it is one of the wettest places in California.
December is the rainiest month in Magalia with 12.7 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 86.5 rainy days annually in Magalia, which is one of the rainiest places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 2.4 inches in Magalia means that it is snowier than most places in California. February is the snowiest month in Magalia with 0.9 inches of snow, and 3 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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