Occidental (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Occidental is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Occidental, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in July to a moderate 14°C in December.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 4°C in December. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Occidental experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1067 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Occidental, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, December, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 230 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 1.1 mm over 2 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Occidental Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Occidental, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.3 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 5.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit Occidental in the United States of America
During the months of April, 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, March and December.
Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 230 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.
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