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Gualala (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Gualala has a steady mild climate throughout the year. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, Gualala experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 17°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like January.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Gualala receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 852 mm annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 186 mm of precipitation, recorded across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Gualala 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 Gualala. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.3 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Healdsburg, the United States of America (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Healdsburg, the United States of America (59 KM, 37 Miles).

Forecast for Gualala (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
16°C | 11°C
SE 7 m/s
3.1 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 10°C
NW 6 m/s
20 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Wed   Dec 25
13°C | 7°C
NE 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Does Gualala have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Gualala?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 17°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Gualala?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Gualala?
    December tops the wettest month list with 186 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Gualala?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Gualala?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.

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