Morongo Valley, CA Climate


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Morongo Valley, CA has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and mild winters. During the summer, temperatures can reach into the triple digits while winter temperatures drop into the 40s. The area receives an average of 10 inches of rainfall annually, with most of it occurring during winter months. In addition to this, the region is very dry and experiences low humidity making it an ideal place for those who prefer a dryer climate.

Morongo Valley, California gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Morongo Valley averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 283 sunny days per year in Morongo Valley. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Morongo Valley gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 34 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 99 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Morongo Valley is 8.0 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

6.9 Summer - 7.9 Winter
October, May and April are the most pleasant months in Morongo Valley, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMorongo Valley, CaliforniaUnited States
  11.7 in.38.1 in.
  0.7 in.27.8 in.
  34.1 days106.2 days
  283 days205 days
  98.7°85.8°
  37.8°21.7°
  87
  5.74.3
  2582 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 Morongo Valley with an average high temperature of 98.7°, which ranks it as one of the hottest places in California. In Morongo Valley, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Morongo Valley are April, October and May.
In Morongo Valley, there are 114.5 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 Morongo Valley with an average of 36.2°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Morongo Valley, there are 20.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Morongo Valley, 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 Morongo Valley, 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 Morongo Valley with 2.5 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 52% of yearly precipitation and 7% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.7 inches in Morongo Valley means that it is drier than most places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Morongo Valley with 5.4 days of rain, and June is the driest month with only 0.7 rainy days. There are 34.1 rainy days annually in Morongo Valley, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 9% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.7 inches in Morongo Valley means that it is snowier than most places in California. February is the snowiest month in Morongo Valley with 0.4 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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Over 7 years ago

Morongo Valley is a small, quiet desert town. It is the entrance point for Joshua Tree and is located on the 29 Palms Highway. The air is clear, the people are  More

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Very rural, most homes are on 2.5 - 5 acres, many have horses. Mix of housing, some very new and modern mixed with older cabins and remodels. Very quiet and safe  More

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