Zip 96046 (Hyampom, CA) Climate

Hyampom, CA, is located in the Northern part of California and has a mild climate that is typical of the state’s Mediterranean climate. Summers are usually warm and dry while winters tend to be chilly but wet. The area around Hyampom usually sees ample rain throughout the year, allowing for lush vegetation in its hills and valleys. Temperatures during summer typically range from highs of 85-95 °F (29-35 °C) and winter lows can reach as low as 20-30 °F (-7 to -1°C). Snowfall in this region is rare with only a few inches per year on average falling over the mountain peaks nearby.

Hyampom (zip 96046), California gets 48 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Hyampom (zip 96046) averages 8 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 Hyampom (zip 96046). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Hyampom (zip 96046) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 98 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 95 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 34
Rain: averages 48 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 8 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 96046 zip code is 7.3 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

7.6 Summer - 6 Winter

May, June and October are the most pleasant months in the 96046 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Hyampom, California	United States
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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 96046 zip code with an average high temperature of 95.2°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In the 96046 zip code, there are 2 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 96046 zip code are May, October and June.

In the 96046 zip code, there are 78.9 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 96046 zip code with an average of 34.2°. This is colder than most places in California.

In the 96046 zip code, there are 50.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In the 96046 zip code, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.

Humidity is low in the 96046 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.

December is the wettest month in the 96046 zip code with 9.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.2 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 50% of yearly precipitation and 3% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 47.8 inches in the 96046 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in California.

January is the rainiest month in the 96046 zip code with 15.0 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 1.1 rainy days. There are 97.7 rainy days annually in the 96046 zip code, which is one of the rainiest places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 43% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 6% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 8.4 inches in the 96046 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in California. December is the snowiest month in the 96046 zip code with 2.3 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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