Zip 93561 (Tehachapi, CA) Climate

The climate in 93561 Tehachapi, CA is dry and hot in the summer, with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees Fahrenheit on some days. In the winter, temperatures are mild and fluctuate between the mid-30s and mid-60s. Tehachapi receives very little rainfall throughout the year, averaging around 10 inches annually. This makes for a sunny and warm climate that is ideal for outdoor activities.

Tehachapi (zip 93561), California gets 12 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Tehachapi (zip 93561) averages 14 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 272 sunny days per year in Tehachapi (zip 93561). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Tehachapi (zip 93561) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 42 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 86 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 33
Rain: averages 12 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 14 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 93561 zip code is 8.1 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in California.

9.5 Summer - 6.7 Winter

June, September and July are the most pleasant months in the 93561 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 93561 zip code with an average high temperature of 85.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In the 93561 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 93561 zip code are June, September and August.

In the 93561 zip code, there are 19.2 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 93561 zip code with an average of 32.7°. This is colder than most places in California.

In the 93561 zip code, there are 59.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In the 93561 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 93561 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.

February is the wettest month in the 93561 zip code with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is June with 0.1 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 56% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 12.4 inches in the 93561 zip code means that it is drier than most places in California.

March is the rainiest month in the 93561 zip code with 7.2 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.6 rainy days. There are 42.2 rainy days annually in the 93561 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 45% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 14.3 inches in the 93561 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in California. March is the snowiest month in the 93561 zip code with 4.2 inches of snow, and 6 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Deana · Tehachapi, CA

Bear Valley Springs Quality of Life

Over 12 years ago

I just moved to BVS - and LOVE the quality of life. I came here from the congestion of Los Angeles County, and love the mountain atmosphere, relaxed lifestyle, and More