Redding, CA has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Temperatures range from the low 40s in January to highs near 100°F in July and August. The city receives an average of 10 inches of rain per year, most of which falls between October and April. With an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, Redding is known for its abundant sunshine and mild winters. Summer days are often hot, but nights cool off enough to provide relief from the heat. The nearby mountains provide some protection from extreme weather conditions as well.
Redding (zip 96003), California gets 44 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Redding (zip 96003) averages 1 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 249 sunny days per year in Redding (zip 96003). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Redding (zip 96003) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 82 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 97 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 38
Rain: averages 44 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 1 inches of snow a year