Stockton (CA) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Stockton is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
The city tends toward drier weather patterns.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Stockton, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Stockton tends toward drier weather patterns, receiving approximately 333 mm of rain per year. The climate in Stockton shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in December, with an average of 70 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days. In contrast, August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Stockton 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
For those who appreciate different seasons, Stockton serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 14.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 4.7 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Stockton.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 83%. In July, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 53%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Stockton 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:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 70 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 440 hours of sunshine.
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