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Crescent City (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The weather in Crescent City is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Crescent City remains fairly constant, offering moderate temperatures throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in September, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 12°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 5°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Crescent City is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1748 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 351 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 8.5 mm over 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Crescent City Precipitation page.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Crescent City. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 12.9 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.9 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Brookings, the United States of America (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Brookings, the United States of America (33 KM, 20 Miles).

Forecast for Crescent City (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
14°C | 10°C
S 10 m/s
21 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sat   Dec 28
12°C | 10°C
S 12 m/s
51 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sun   Dec 29
12°C | 5°C
W 6 m/s
42 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

The best time of year to visit Crescent City in the United States of America

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Crescent City?
    Rainy season in Crescent City occurs in the months of January, February, March, November and December.
  • Does Crescent City have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July and August are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Crescent City?
    September has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Crescent City?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 12°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Crescent City?
    December tops the wettest month list with 351 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Crescent City?
    August is the driest month with 9 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Crescent City?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 387 hours of sunshine.

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