Zip 95033 (Los Gatos, CA) Climate

The climate in 95033 Los Gatos, CA is generally mild and temperate. Winters are typically cool and wet, while summers tend to be warm and dry. Average temperatures range from the mid-40s in winter to the low 80s in summer. The area experiences moderate rainfall throughout the year, with an average of 37 inches per year. Snow is rare, although it does occur in some of the higher elevations surrounding Los Gatos. Overall, the climate is highly enjoyable and generally comfortable all year round.

Los Gatos (zip 95033), California gets 42 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Los Gatos (zip 95033) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in Los Gatos (zip 95033). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Los Gatos (zip 95033) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 70 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 80 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 39
Rain: averages 42 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 95033 zip code is 8.2 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in California.

9.6 Summer - 6.9 Winter

July, August and September are the most pleasant months in the 95033 zip code, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

Climate	Los Gatos, California	United States
	41.6 in.	38.1 in.
	0.1 in.	27.8 in.
	70.0 days	106.2 days
	260 days	205 days
	79.8°	85.8°
	39.0°	21.7°
	8.2	7
	5.2	4.3
	1900 ft.	2443 ft.

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.

August is the hottest month for the 95033 zip code with an average high temperature of 81.6°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In the 95033 zip code, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 95033 zip code are September, July and June.

In the 95033 zip code, there are 15.4 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 95033 zip code with an average of 38.9°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In the 95033 zip code, there are 13.9 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is about average compared to other places in California.

In the 95033 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 95033 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 95033 zip code with 8.1 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 58% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 41.6 inches in the 95033 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in California.

March is the rainiest month in the 95033 zip code with 11.6 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 70.0 rainy days annually in the 95033 zip code, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 44% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 0.1 inches in the 95033 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in California. February is the snowiest month in the 95033 zip code with 0.1 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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