Chico (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Chico is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Chico, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, December.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
On average, Chico receives a reasonable amount of rainfall, with an annual precipitation of 602 mm. The climate in Chico shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in December, with an average of 121 mm of precipitation over 12 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.8 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Chico 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 Chico in the United States of America
During the months of April and October 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:
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 121 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
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