Santa Clara County, California has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, which is characterized by dry summers and mild, wet winters. During the summer months, temperatures can reach up to 90°F (32°C) and are usually moderate and comfortable. The winters in Santa Clara County tend to be mild and wet with occasional rainstorms but rarely any snow. Average yearly rainfall for the county is about 14 inches. The climate allows for many outdoor recreational activities throughout the year, such as golfing, hiking, biking, kayaking and swimming.
Santa Clara County, California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Santa Clara County averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Santa Clara County. The US average is 205 sunny days.
Santa Clara County gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 62 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 82 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 41
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year