Elk Grove (CA) Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Elk Grove’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in the United States of America.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The weather in Elk Grove experiences significant differences between warm and cold seasons, with big shifts in temperature. Typically, 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 temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Elk Grove by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest. July, the city’s warmest month receives 440 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 65 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 9 days. For more information, please visit our Elk Grove Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in the United States of America Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across the United States of America. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Elk Grove Temperatures Compared World Wide
Elk Grove’s average annual maximum temperature is 24°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Beijing, China, experiences more extreme temperature shifts, but still averaging 20°C annually.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Elk Grove, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 83% humidity, which is considered very high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 14°C. In the warmest month, July, the humidity is 53% combined with an average maximum temperature of 34°C, which creates a moderate-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Elk Grove’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Elk Grove climate page.
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