California, MD weather
Today, hourly and 7-day forecast, sunrise and sunset, and the normal climate month by month
Weather in California now
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California weather by the hour
California weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of California.
This week in California
Sunrise, sunset and moon in California
What is the weather usually like in California?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 30°F average low
- 45.3 inprecipitation per year · 1,151 mm
- 12.5 insnowfall per year · 32 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit California: May–June and September–October, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station SOLOMONS, MD US (USC00188405), adjusted for the elevation of California.
California weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in California through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:19 AM | 5:11 PM | 9 h 51 min |
| February | 6:54 AM | 5:45 PM | 10 h 51 min |
| March | 7:15 AM | 7:14 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:28 AM | 7:43 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| May | 5:53 AM | 8:11 PM | 14 h 18 min |
| June | 5:40 AM | 8:32 PM | 14 h 52 min |
| July | 5:53 AM | 8:30 PM | 14 h 37 min |
| August | 6:19 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September | 6:46 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| October | 7:13 AM | 6:29 PM | 11 h 15 min |
| November | 6:46 AM | 4:55 PM | 10 h 8 min |
| December | 7:14 AM | 4:48 PM | 9 h 34 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in California?
California has a humid subtropical climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C).
It gets about 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is August and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 13 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit California is May–June and September–October. At 108 ft of elevation, nights are mild most of the year. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
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Questions about the weather in California
What is the hottest month in California?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in California?
January, with an average low of 30°F (-1°C).
How much does it rain in California?
About 45.3 inches (1,151 mm) a year; the wettest month is August.
Does it snow in California?
Yes, about 13 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit California?
May–June and September–October, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does California have?
Humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa).
What is the weather like in California in November?
Highs average 58°F and lows 43°F, with about 3.1 inches of precipitation.
What time is sunrise in California?
Around 6:46 AM in mid-November, and sunset around 4:55 PM. Today’s exact times are shown above.
Where does this California weather forecast come from?
From the National Weather Service (NOAA), the official U.S. weather agency, for the exact coordinates of California.
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