Santa Clara, CA is known for its mild, Mediterranean climate with warm summers and cool winters. The hottest month of the year typically reaches in the mid-80s Fahrenheit, while winter months often drop into the low 40s. During the summer, temperatures are usually tempered by ocean breezes and rainfall is typically sparse. Precipitation increases during the fall and winter months, though snowfall is rare in this area. The city enjoys an average of 285 days of sunshine per year making it ideal for outdoor activities and recreation all year-round.
Santa Clara, California gets 15 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Santa Clara averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 261 sunny days per year in Santa Clara. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Santa Clara gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 63 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 42
Rain: averages 15 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year