Nicolaus, CA Climate


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Nicolaus, CA is located in a temperate climate zone. It experiences mild winters and warm to hot summers. The average temperature throughout the year is around 68°F (20°C). Rainfall is generally moderate throughout the year, with a small peak during the winter months when it can reach up to 14 inches (35 cm). Snow is relatively rare in this area, but it does occur occasionally during winter months. The humidity levels are also low and more consistent than other areas of California. Overall, the climate of Nicolaus is pleasant and perfect for outdoor activities year-round.

Nicolaus, California gets 21 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 264 sunny days per year in Nicolaus. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Nicolaus gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 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 38
Rain: averages 21 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

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

8 Summer - 7.1 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Nicolaus, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateNicolaus, CaliforniaUnited States
  21.0 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  61.6 days106.2 days
  264 days205 days
  94.9°85.8°
  38.0°21.7°
  8.17
  4.94.3
  36 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 Nicolaus with an average high temperature of 94.9°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Nicolaus, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Nicolaus are October, May and April.
In Nicolaus, there are 84.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Nicolaus with an average of 37.8°. This is about average compared to other places in California.
In Nicolaus, there are 16.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.
In Nicolaus, 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 Nicolaus 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 June.
January is the wettest month in Nicolaus with 3.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 52% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 21.0 inches in Nicolaus means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Nicolaus with 11.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.0 rainy days. There are 61.6 rainy days annually in Nicolaus, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 50% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Nicolaus, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Nicolaus.
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