Zip 92506 (Riverside, CA) Climate

Riverside, CA has a generally mild climate year-round, with temperatures ranging from highs of 80 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer and lows of 40 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. The city receives an average of 17 inches of rain per year, though this can vary by season. During the spring, temperatures tend to be milder due to cooler evening winds from the nearby mountains. The summers are warm and sunny while winters tend to be moderate and dry. The area experiences very little snowfall or extreme weather events, making it a great choice for outdoor activities any time of year.

Riverside (zip 92506), California gets 11 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

Riverside (zip 92506) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 281 sunny days per year in Riverside (zip 92506). The US average is 205 sunny days.

Riverside (zip 92506) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 35 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 94 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 43
Rain: averages 11 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 0 inches of snow a year

Bestplaces Comfort Index

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the 92506 zip code is 8.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

8.1 Summer - 8.7 Winter

May, October and April are the most pleasant months in the 92506 zip code, while August and July 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 the 92506 zip code with an average high temperature of 95.1°, which ranks it as warmer than most places in California. In the 92506 zip code, there are 5 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 92506 zip code are April, May and November.

In the 92506 zip code, there are 94.6 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is hotter than most places in California.

December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 92506 zip code with an average of 41.9°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In the 92506 zip code, there are 2.2 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In the 92506 zip code, 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 the 92506 zip code 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, August and June.

February is the wettest month in the 92506 zip code with 2.6 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 59% of yearly precipitation and 2% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 11.0 inches in the 92506 zip code means that it is drier than most places in California.

February is the rainiest month in the 92506 zip code with 6.4 days of rain, and August is the driest month with only 0.4 rainy days. There are 35.2 rainy days annually in the 92506 zip code, which is less rainy than most places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 48% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 5% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in the 92506 zip code, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the 92506 zip code.

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christina · Riverside, CA

Woodstreets, Riverside, CA

Over 8 years ago

I moved here from East Los Angeles to escape the large population and high crime. I have lived here since 2005 and have been very happy here till about 2 years ago. I More

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Donna · Placentia, CA

Riverside Ca

Over 9 years ago

Riverside seems to be a nice place to More

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LEANN · Riverside, CA

Canyon Crest

Over 17 years ago

Canyon Crest is a wonderful neighborhood in Riverside, CA. While there are many children, it remains a quiet neighborhood. The parents are very involved the More

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