Arcata (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures in Arcata experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons.
Days can be pleasant, while the cooler months tend
to be mild.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Arcata experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in September to a moderate 12°C in the coolest month, December.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 4°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Arcata has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1140 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Arcata shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in December, with an average of 227 mm of precipitation over 19 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.6 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Arcata Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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The best time of year to visit Arcata in the United States of America
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, March and December.
Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
September has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 227 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
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