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Rancho Cordova (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Rancho Cordova is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months to mild in the cooler months. It maintains fairly dry conditions year-round. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Rancho Cordova, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July, 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 3°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Rancho Cordova typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 454 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 96 mm of precipitation, recorded across 11 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, August brings less rainfall, with 0 mm over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Rancho Cordova 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 Rancho Cordova. While July receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 14.7 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Sacramento, the United States of America (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Sacramento, the United States of America (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Forecast for Rancho Cordova (CA)

Mon   Dec 23
18°C | 11°C
N 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Tue   Dec 24
15°C | 7°C
SW 5 m/s
12 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

Wed   Dec 25
13°C | 5°C
NW 2 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

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

During the months of April 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:
  • Does Rancho Cordova have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
  • Which is the warmest month in Rancho Cordova?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Rancho Cordova?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Rancho Cordova?
    December tops the wettest month list with 96 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Rancho Cordova?
    August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Rancho Cordova?
    July is the sunniest month with an average of 440 hours of sunshine.

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