Elk Grove (CA) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Elk Grove can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 34°C (93°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in July to 3°C (37°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Elk Grove's climate is marked by below-average rainfall, accumulating 416 mm (16 in) of precipitation yearly. Elk Grove can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 90 mm (3.5 in) of precipitation over 11 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (July), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Elk Grove Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Elk Grove can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 14.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Elk Grove.

The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year