Morro Bay, CA Climate


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Morro Bay, CA experiences a temperate climate year round, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summertime is around 78 degrees Fahrenheit, while winter temperatures generally reach highs in the mid-50s. The area also receives an abundant amount of sunshine throughout the year, making it an ideal place for those seeking warmer climates. Precipitation is modest, usually ranging between 12-14 inches per year. Humidity levels are moderate throughout the year due to cool ocean breezes coming off of nearby Morro Bay.

Morro Bay, California gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 284 sunny days per year in Morro Bay. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Morro Bay gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 50 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 70 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 44
Rain: averages 19 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Morro Bay is 8.8 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.5 Summer - 8.1 Winter
August, July and September are the most pleasant months in Morro Bay, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMorro Bay, CaliforniaUnited States
  19.0 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  50.2 days106.2 days
  284 days205 days
  69.8°85.8°
  44.3°21.7°
  8.87
  5.34.3
  62 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.

September is the hottest month for Morro Bay with an average high temperature of 71.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In Morro Bay, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Morro Bay are September, October and August.
In Morro Bay, there are 3.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Morro Bay with an average of 44.0°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Morro Bay, there are 1.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Morro Bay, 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 Morro Bay 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 September.
February is the wettest month in Morro Bay with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 58% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.0 inches in Morro Bay means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Morro Bay with 9.1 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 50.2 rainy days annually in Morro Bay, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 49% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Morro Bay, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Morro Bay.
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Over 11 years ago

Morro Bay is mostly a small,quiet,working fishing and retirement community.It is located approximately 12 miles north of San Luis Obispo,Ca.The weather here is mild most  More

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Beautiful area, right on the ocean, cool huge rock in the water. I love the small, walkable community and the farmers market is awesome. The temperature is always  More

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