Petaluma (CA) Climate by Month
The temperature in Petaluma can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from warm
to mild.
It receives mid-range precipitation levels.
Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to moderate in Petaluma. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 14°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 3°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Petaluma has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 614 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives high rainfall, averaging 135 mm of precipitation, recorded across 12 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0.1 mm over 0 rainy days.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
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Petaluma. 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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
The best time of year to visit Petaluma 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:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 28°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 135 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 310 hours of sunshine.
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