Waterford, CA Climate


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Waterford, CA enjoys a moderate climate. It usually sees hot and dry summers, with temperatures ranging from the 40s to 100s. The winter months are mild and wet, with temperatures typically ranging from the 30s to 50s. Rainfall is spread evenly throughout the year, making Waterford an ideal place for outdoor activities all year round. The city also experiences little to no snowfall in the winter months.

Waterford, California gets 13 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

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

On average, there are 259 sunny days per year in Waterford. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Waterford gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 56 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 39
Rain: averages 13 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Waterford is 8.3 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.1 Summer - 7.4 Winter
May, October and April are the most pleasant months in Waterford, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

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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 Waterford with an average high temperature of 94.8°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In Waterford, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Waterford are October, April and May.
In Waterford, there are 84.1 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Waterford with an average of 38.7°. This is warmer than most places in California.
In Waterford, there are 11.4 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.
In Waterford, 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 Waterford 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.
January is the wettest month in Waterford with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 54% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.8 inches in Waterford means that it is drier than most places in California.
January is the rainiest month in Waterford with 10.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.1 rainy days. There are 55.6 rainy days annually in Waterford, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 52% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Waterford, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Waterford.
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Over 16 years ago

The crime in Waterford isn't bad. I consider it a pretty safe place. Waterford is a small farm town with two stop-stoplights. Since the population growth there's been  More

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I think you shouold post thec rimes taht are beng committed because some of us are actually interested and concerned. so yea. maybe your site should try and please your  More

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