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Occidental (CA) Climate by Month

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 day and 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 averages reaching 4°C in December.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

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.

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

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Healdsburg, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Healdsburg, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 Miles).

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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Occidental?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, February, March and December.
  • Does Occidental have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Occidental?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Occidental?
    The coldest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Occidental?
    December tops the wettest month list with 230 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Occidental?
    July is the driest month with 1 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Occidental?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Occidental (CA)

    Sat   Nov 23
    14°C | 6°C
    SW 11 km/h
    1.5 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of rain

    partly cloudy and chance of rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    13°C | 5°C
    S 22 km/h
    18 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    14°C | 9°C
    E 7 km/h
    2.5 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain