Pismo Beach, CA Climate


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Pismo Beach, CA is known to be one of the warmest beaches in California. The climate is usually mild and sunny, with temperatures ranging from the low 50s in winter to the mid 70s in summer. Rainfall is typically low, averaging just 12 inches annually. The summers are long and dry, making this a great destination for outdoor activities such as beachcombing or camping. Warm days typically invite cooler nights, allowing for comfortable sleeping conditions without the need for heavy blankets or jackets. With its pleasant weather year-round, Pismo Beach offers visitors an ideal coastal escape from everyday life.

Pismo Beach, California gets 20 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 282 sunny days per year in Pismo Beach. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pismo Beach gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 49 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 73 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43
Rain: averages 20 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Pismo Beach is 8.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.5 Summer - 7.9 Winter
August, September and July are the most pleasant months in Pismo Beach, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePismo Beach, CaliforniaUnited States
  19.7 in.38.1 in.
  0.0 in.27.8 in.
  49.2 days106.2 days
  282 days205 days
  73.0°85.8°
  42.9°21.7°
  8.77
  5.34.3
  56 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 Pismo Beach with an average high temperature of 74.5°, which ranks it as one of the coolest places in California. In Pismo Beach, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pismo Beach are September, August and July.
In Pismo Beach, there are 5.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pismo Beach with an average of 42.2°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Pismo Beach, there are 3.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Pismo Beach, 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 Pismo Beach 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 Pismo Beach with 4.2 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 19.7 inches in Pismo Beach means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Pismo Beach with 8.7 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 49.2 rainy days annually in Pismo Beach, 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 Pismo Beach, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Pismo Beach.
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It's a nice town to visit - although very touristy. Clean air - and nice sand dunes nearby. A variety of housing - but expensive. Good for seafood. I would say  More

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It's still challenging to find a good job: Diablo Canyon Nuclear plant has announced it will be closing in 9 years, so many 6-figure incomes will be going along with the  More

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Over 8 years ago

Because of fires allowed in campsites each and everyday it is very smokey and hard to  More

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