Zip 96136 (Wendel, CA) Climate

The climate in 96136 Wendel, CA is generally mild and dry. During summer months the temperature typically stays between 70-90°F. During winter months the temperature usually ranges from 30-50°F, with occasional snowfall in some areas. The area typically receives around 11 inches of rain per year and experiences a number of moderate winds. Wendel's climate makes it a great location for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and fishing all year round.

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 96136 zip code is 7.4 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

8.6 Summer - 5.6 Winter

June, September and May are the most pleasant months in the 96136 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Wendel, California	United States
	10.6 in.	38.1 in.
	16.4 in.	27.8 in.
	50.1 days	106.2 days
	250 days	205 days
	90.4°	85.8°
	21.9°	21.7°
	7.4	7
	5	4.3
	3990 ft.	2443 ft.

Climate

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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 the 96136 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.4°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In the 96136 zip code, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 96136 zip code are September, June and May.

In the 96136 zip code, there are 41.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 96136 zip code with an average of 21.3°. This is one of the coldest places in California.

In the 96136 zip code, there are 142.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the coldest places in California.

In the 96136 zip code, there are 1.3 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in California.

Humidity is very low in the 96136 zip code, 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.

January is the wettest month in the 96136 zip code with 1.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 42% of yearly precipitation and 9% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 10.6 inches in the 96136 zip code means that it is drier than most places in California.

January is the rainiest month in the 96136 zip code with 6.8 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 1.2 rainy days. There are 50.1 rainy days annually in the 96136 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 38% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 11% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 16.4 inches in the 96136 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in California. January is the snowiest month in the 96136 zip code with 5.3 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Zip 96136 (Wendel, CA) Climate

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8.6 Summer - 5.6 Winter

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