New Cuyama, CA Climate


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New Cuyama, CA is known for its dry climate. The average high temperature in the summer months rarely extends beyond the mid-80s, while the winter months see temperatures that stay fairly moderate. On average, New Cuyama sees about 17 inches of rain each year. Although precipitation is not a frequent occurrence, the occasional thunderstorms can bring much needed relief to the area. Despite its dry climate, New Cuyama has a variety of plants and wildlife that thrive off of this unique environment.

New Cuyama, California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

New Cuyama averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 285 sunny days per year in New Cuyama. The US average is 205 sunny days.

New Cuyama gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 36 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 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for New Cuyama is 8.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in California.

7.8 Summer - 7.6 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in New Cuyama, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNew Cuyama, CaliforniaUnited States
  17.9 in.38.1 in.
  0.2 in.27.8 in.
  35.7 days106.2 days
  285 days205 days
  94.7°85.8°
  33.1°21.7°
  8.17
  5.74.3
  2142 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 New Cuyama with an average high temperature of 94.7°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In New Cuyama, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for New Cuyama are October, May and April.
In New Cuyama, there are 83.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for New Cuyama with an average of 32.5°. This is colder than most places in California.
In New Cuyama, there are 57.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In New Cuyama, 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 New Cuyama, 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 New Cuyama with 4.3 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 60% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 17.9 inches in New Cuyama means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in New Cuyama with 6.7 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 35.7 rainy days annually in New Cuyama, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 51% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 0.2 inches in New Cuyama means that it is snowier than most places in California. April is the snowiest month in New Cuyama with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.
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