Zip 95636 (Grizzly Flats, CA) Climate

The climate in 95636 Grizzly Flats, CA is largely mild and pleasant throughout the year. Summers are warm with temperatures rarely exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while winters tend to be cool and wet with average temperatures hovering around 40 degrees. The area receives moderate rainfall year-round with an average of around 25-35 inches per year. It is known for its picturesque snow-covered peaks in the winter months, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling.

Grizzly Flats (zip 95636), California gets 52 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Grizzly Flats (zip 95636) averages 46 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 240 sunny days per year in Grizzly Flats (zip 95636). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Grizzly Flats (zip 95636) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 79 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 91 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 36
Rain: averages 52 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 46 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 95636 zip code is 7.8 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

8.8 Summer - 6.4 Winter

June, September and October are the most pleasant months in the 95636 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

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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 the 95636 zip code with an average high temperature of 90.7°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In the 95636 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 95636 zip code are October, May and June.

In the 95636 zip code, there are 55.5 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 95636 zip code with an average of 34.9°. This is colder than most places in California.

In the 95636 zip code, there are 38.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In the 95636 zip code, there are 0.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is one of the coldest places in California.

Humidity is low in the 95636 zip code, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

January is the wettest month in the 95636 zip code with 8.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 49% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 51.7 inches in the 95636 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in California.

March is the rainiest month in the 95636 zip code with 11.4 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.7 rainy days. There are 78.8 rainy days annually in the 95636 zip code, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 40% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 6% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 46.3 inches in the 95636 zip code means that it is one of the snowiest places in California. February is the snowiest month in the 95636 zip code with 12.8 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Don · Grizzly Flats, CA

Mountain Living

Over 15 years ago

Excellent climate, highs in the low 90's lows in the high 20's, 40" annual rainfall, clean More