Ojai, CA enjoys a Mediterranean climate characterized by hot and dry summers and cool and moist winters. The city has an average temperature of 73°F in July and 44°F in January. Ojai is also known for its beautiful sunsets that often appear as a pink or orange glow due to the presence of dust particles from the nearby desert. Rainfall averages only 17 inches per year, mostly between November and April. Despite the low amount of rainfall, Ojai is surrounded by lush oranges, avocados, lemons, and olives thanks to the abundance of water from local creeks and springs.
Ojai, California gets 19 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Ojai averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 269 sunny days per year in Ojai. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Ojai gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 35 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 40
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 Ojai is 8.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.
9.3 / 8.4
Summer / Winter
June, July and May are the most pleasant months in Ojai, while January and February are the least comfortable months.