Zip 95255 (West Point, CA) Climate

West Point, CA has a mild climate all year round, with temperatures rarely reaching extreme highs or lows. Summers are typically warm and dry while winters are cool and wet. The average high in the summer is about 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low in the winter is around 40 degrees. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with the most precipitation occurring during the winter season. Overall, West Point experiences a fairly moderate climate.

West Point (zip 95255), California gets 43 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

West Point (zip 95255) averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 249 sunny days per year in West Point (zip 95255). The US average is 205 sunny days.

West Point (zip 95255) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 69 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 35
Rain: averages 43 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 5 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 95255 zip code is 7.9 (10=best), which means it is less comfortable than most places in California.

8.6 Summer - 6.5 Winter

June, September and May are the most pleasant months in the 95255 zip code, while December and January are the least comfortable months.

Climate	West Point, California	United States
	42.7 in.	38.1 in.
	5.0 in.	27.8 in.
	69.2 days	106.2 days
	249 days	205 days
	91.3°	85.8°
	34.5°	21.7°
	7.9	7
	5.3	4.3
	2788 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.

July is the hottest month for the 95255 zip code with an average high temperature of 91.3°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In the 95255 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 95255 zip code are October, May and June.

In the 95255 zip code, there are 55.1 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 95255 zip code with an average of 34.0°. This is colder than most places in California.

In the 95255 zip code, there are 47.1 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is colder than most places in California.

In the 95255 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 95255 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 95255 zip code with 7.8 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 52% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 42.7 inches in the 95255 zip code means that it is one of the wettest places in California.

March is the rainiest month in the 95255 zip code with 10.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 69.2 rainy days annually in the 95255 zip code, which is rainier than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 42% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 4% chance of a rainy day.

An annual snowfall of 5.0 inches in the 95255 zip code means that it is snowier than most places in California. March is the snowiest month in the 95255 zip code with 1.6 inches of snow, and 4 months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Olive · West Point, CA

Worst Place I've Ever Lived

Over 6 years ago

This place is fine if you want to live far away from civilization. You can enjoy a wonderful 40 minute drive to most decent shopping centers and a delightful struggle as More

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