The climate in 96140 Carnelian Bay, CA is generally mild and pleasant all year round. The area experiences warm summers with temperatures rarely exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit and cold, snowy winters with temperatures rarely falling below 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, but snowfall is more common in winter months. The area typically experiences moderate humidity levels and breezes from the nearby lake help keep it cooler during summer months.
Carnelian Bay (zip 96140), California gets 28 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
Carnelian Bay (zip 96140) averages 191 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
On average, there are 251 sunny days per year in Carnelian Bay (zip 96140). The US average is 205 sunny days.
Carnelian Bay (zip 96140) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 71 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 78 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 19
Rain: averages 28 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 191 inches of snow a year