Moss Landing, CA Climate


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Moss Landing, CA has a mild climate that is moderated by the nearby ocean. Summers are typically warm and dry with temperatures in the 80s and occasional fog. Winters are mild with temperatures ranging from 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit. The area usually experiences very little rainfall throughout the year, and snow is practically unheard of at Moss Landing. Its proximity to Monterey Bay also means that marine breezes can cool off hot days and make cooler evenings more pleasant.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Moss Landing is 8.5 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.4 Summer - 7.6 Winter
September, August and July are the most pleasant months in Moss Landing, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateMoss Landing, CaliforniaUnited States
  19.9 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  57.6 days106.2 days
  265 days205 days
  71.9°85.8°
  39.5°21.7°
  8.57
  5.44.3
  10 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 Moss Landing with an average high temperature of 74.2°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In Moss Landing, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Moss Landing are September, August and October.
In Moss Landing, there are 4.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is one of the coolest places in California.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Moss Landing with an average of 39.5°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Moss Landing, there are 8.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Moss Landing, 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 Moss Landing 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 August, July and September.
February is the wettest month in Moss Landing with 4.0 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 19.9 inches in Moss Landing means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Moss Landing with 9.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 57.6 rainy days annually in Moss Landing, 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 Moss Landing, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Moss Landing.
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