Stevenson Ranch, CA Climate


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Stevenson Ranch, CA has a Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters. The average daily high temperatures range from the mid-70s in the winter to the low 90s in the summer. Rainfall is generally light throughout the year, with an average of just over 12 inches annually. Because of its location in the Santa Clarita Valley, Stevenson Ranch also experiences strong winds, especially during spring months when Santa Ana winds can reach up to 40 mph. Generally speaking, this area enjoys sunny days and cooler nights year-round, making it an ideal place to call home.

Stevenson Ranch, California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Stevenson Ranch averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 283 sunny days per year in Stevenson Ranch. The US average is 205 sunny days.

Stevenson Ranch gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 34 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.


Weather Highlights

Summer High: the July high is around 90 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 46
Rain: averages 18 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year


Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for Stevenson Ranch is 8.9 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.8 Summer - 8.5 Winter
October, June and May are the most pleasant months in Stevenson Ranch, while January and February are the least comfortable months.

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Climate
YOU SHOULD KNOW

Many people confuse weather and climate but they are different. Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time, and climate is how the atmosphere is over long periods of time.

Weather is how the atmosphere is behaving and its effects upon life and human activities. Weather can change from minute-to-minute. Most people think of weather in terms of temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloudiness, brightness, visibility, wind, and atmospheric pressure.

Climate is the description of the long-term pattern of weather in a place. Climate can mean the average weather for a particular region and time period taken over 30 years. Climate is the average of weather over time.

August is the hottest month for Stevenson Ranch with an average high temperature of 91.5°, which ranks it as about average compared to other places in California. In Stevenson Ranch, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for Stevenson Ranch are May, October and June.
In Stevenson Ranch, there are 63.8 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for Stevenson Ranch with an average of 45.7°. This is one of the warmest places in California.
In Stevenson Ranch, there are 0.6 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is one of the warmest places in California.
In Stevenson Ranch, there are 0.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below zero°, which is about average compared to other places in California.
Humidity in Stevenson Ranch is generally quite low and comfortable. There are few days during the summer when the humidity becomes unpleasant. The most humid months (but still comfortable) are July, June and August.
February is the wettest month in Stevenson Ranch with 4.4 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 61% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.4 inches in Stevenson Ranch means that it is about average compared to other places in California.
February is the rainiest month in Stevenson Ranch with 6.5 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.3 rainy days. There are 34.2 rainy days annually in Stevenson Ranch, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 49% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 3% chance of a rainy day.
There is rarely any recorded snowfall in Stevenson Ranch, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in Stevenson Ranch.
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