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

The temperature in Nevada City can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be very warm during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Nevada City can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 10°C during cooler months like December.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Nevada City is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1367 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives heavy rainfall, averaging 280 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less rainfall, with 0.4 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Nevada City Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Nevada City (CA)

Fri   Dec 27
10°C | 6°C
S 5 m/s
8.8 mm
overcast and rain

overcast and rain

Sat   Dec 28
11°C | 8°C
SE 4 m/s
8.4 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Sun   Dec 29
9°C | 4°C
S 9 m/s
41 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

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

During the months of May 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:
  • When is summer in Nevada City?
    The hottest season / summer takes place in June, July, August and September.
  • When is the rainy season in Nevada City?
    Rainy season in Nevada City occurs in the months of January, February, March and December.
  • Does Nevada City have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Nevada City?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Nevada City?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Nevada City?
    December tops the wettest month list with 280 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Nevada City?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.