Pollock Pines, CA Climate


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Pollock Pines, CA is known for its mild mountain climate. In the summer months, temperatures typically range from the low 80s during the day to the high 40s at night. The area's mountainous location keeps it relatively cool in comparison to other parts of California. Winters in Pollack Pines bring light snowfall and temperatures between 30 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. The area also experiences an average of about 28 inches of precipitation each year, making it a great place to enjoy outdoor activities throughout all four seasons of the year.

Pollock Pines, California gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Pollock Pines averages 42 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 246 sunny days per year in Pollock Pines. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Pollock Pines gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 79 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 37
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 42 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Pollock Pines is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

8.8 Summer - 6.4 Winter
June, September and October are the most pleasant months in Pollock Pines, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

  ClimatePollock Pines, CaliforniaUnited States
  52.4 in.38.1 in.
  41.5 in.27.8 in.
  79.3 days106.2 days
  246 days205 days
  91.1°85.8°
  36.5°21.7°
  7.87
  4.84.3
  3930 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 Pollock Pines with an average high temperature of 91.1°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Pollock Pines, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Pollock Pines are October, May and June.
In Pollock Pines, there are 57.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Pollock Pines with an average of 35.3°. This is colder than most places in California.
In Pollock Pines, there are 35.5 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.
In Pollock Pines, 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 Pollock Pines, 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.
January is the wettest month in Pollock Pines with 8.9 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 50% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 52.4 inches in Pollock Pines means that it is one of the wettest places in California.
March is the rainiest month in Pollock Pines with 11.2 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.6 rainy days. There are 79.3 rainy days annually in Pollock Pines, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 41% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 6% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 41.5 inches in Pollock Pines means that it is one of the snowiest places in California. February is the snowiest month in Pollock Pines with 11.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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1 hr from Sacramento; 1 hour from Lake Tahoe on Hwy 50. Close to skiing, fishing, boating, camping, hiking, biking - if you love outdoor activities that make you sweat,  More

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Over 12 years ago

Sperling's Pollock Pines air quality ranking of "1.2" (very poor) surprises me for a place this far into the mountains. Is that an  More

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The review places the elevation too low. At the center of town (Safeway Supermarket) we are at 3,990. I'm slightly higher at just over 4,000. 30 years ago we used to  More

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