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Carnelian Bay (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Carnelian Bay is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It receives a moderate amount of precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Carnelian Bay, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in July to a chilly 5°C in December.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -7°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

On average, Carnelian Bay receives a reasonable amount of rain/snowfall, with an annual precipitation of 689 mm. The seasons in Carnelian Bay, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives high snow/rainfall, with an average of 132 mm of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 14 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, August, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 6.5 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Carnelian Bay Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Carnelian Bay, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 14.1 hours in July. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 6.2 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Reno, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Forecast for Carnelian Bay (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
8°C | 1°C
E 2 m/s
partly cloudy and no rain

partly cloudy and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
4°C | -5°C
S 7 m/s
21 mm
overcast and heavy sleet

overcast and heavy sleet

Wed   Dec 25
5°C | -9°C
W 1 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

The best time of year to visit Carnelian Bay in the United States of America

During the months of June, July, August and September you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Carnelian Bay have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Carnelian Bay?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Carnelian Bay?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Carnelian Bay?
    December tops the wettest month list with 132 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Carnelian Bay?
    August is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Carnelian Bay?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 424 hours of sunshine.

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