Westwood, CA Climate


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Westwood, CA has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Located in the coastal mountains of Northern California, the area experiences hot and dry summers with mild winters. Average temperatures range from the high 20s in the winter months to low 90s during the summer months. The region usually sees between 27 and 33 inches of rainfall each year, most of it coming during the winter and spring months. Snowfall is rare in Westwood but nearby mountain areas can receive significant amounts during storms. Overall, Westwood’s climate is pleasant year round with plenty of sunshine throughout most days.

Westwood, California gets 41 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Westwood averages 121 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 243 sunny days per year in Westwood. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Westwood gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 83 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 84 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 22
Rain: averages 41 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 121 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Westwood is 6.7 (10=best), which means it is one of the least comfortable places in California.

9.1 Summer - 4.3 Winter
August, July and June are the most pleasant months in Westwood, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

  ClimateWestwood, CaliforniaUnited States
  41.3 in.38.1 in.
  120.9 in.27.8 in.
  83.4 days106.2 days
  243 days205 days
  83.9°85.8°
  22.4°21.7°
  6.77
  54.3
  5128 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 Westwood with an average high temperature of 83.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In Westwood, there are 4 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Westwood are September, June and August.
In Westwood, there are 11.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.
January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Westwood with an average of 22.4°. This is one of the coldest places in California.
In Westwood, there are 175.8 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in California.
In Westwood, there are 0.7 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in California.
Humidity is very low in Westwood, so low that the dry air may be uncomfortable for some people. There are few days during the year when the humidity is even noticable. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.
December is the wettest month in Westwood with 7.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 50% of yearly precipitation and 3% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.3 inches in Westwood means that it is wetter than most places in California.
December is the rainiest month in Westwood with 11.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.0 rainy days. There are 83.4 rainy days annually in Westwood, which is one of the rainiest places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 7% chance of a rainy day.
An annual snowfall of 120.9 inches in Westwood means that it is one of the snowiest places in California. January is the snowiest month in Westwood with 30.8 inches of snow, and 8 months of the year have significant snowfall.
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On your information for Westwood ca, you have mixed information for two different places. There is the city of Westwood in LA county and the Town of Westwood in Lassen  More

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Over 16 years ago

very high cost of  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great place for movies, restaurants, shopping and parks. So much to do - very vibrant atmosphere. Lots of different cultures (especially from the Middle and Far East)  More

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