Zip 95130 (San Jose, CA) Climate

The climate in 95130 San Jose, CA is typically warm and sunny throughout the year. Summers are usually hot and dry with temperatures reaching up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). Winters are mild and humid with temperatures ranging from 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit (4-16 degrees Celsius). Rainfall is relatively low, but it does occur during winter months. The area receives an average of 19 inches of rain annually. It is important to note that 95130 San Jose, CA occasionally experiences cold spells and light snowfall in the winter months, which can make for some chilly days.

San Jose (zip 95130), California gets 18 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.

San Jose (zip 95130) averages 0 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.

On average, there are 260 sunny days per year in San Jose (zip 95130). The US average is 205 sunny days.

San Jose (zip 95130) gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 61 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 83 degrees
Winter Low: the January low is 41
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 the 95130 zip code is 8.7 (10=best), which means it is more comfortable than most places in California.

9.7 Summer - 7.5 Winter

August, September and July are the most pleasant months in the 95130 zip code, while January and December 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.

July is the hottest month for the 95130 zip code with an average high temperature of 82.9°, which ranks it as cooler than most places in California. In the 95130 zip code, there are 6 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85°. The most pleasant months of the year for the 95130 zip code are June, September and May.

In the 95130 zip code, there are 19.0 days annually when the high temperature is over 90°, which is cooler than most places in California.

January has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the 95130 zip code with an average of 40.9°. This is warmer than most places in California.

In the 95130 zip code, there are 6.0 days annually when the nighttime low temperature falls below freezing, which is warmer than most places in California.

In the 95130 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 95130 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 August, July and September.

February is the wettest month in the 95130 zip code with 3.7 inches of rain, and the driest month is July with 0.0 inches. The wettest season is Spring with 57% of yearly precipitation and 1% occurs in Autumn, which is the driest season. The annual rainfall of 18.4 inches in the 95130 zip code means that it is about average compared to other places in California.

January is the rainiest month in the 95130 zip code with 10.2 days of rain, and July is the driest month with only 0.2 rainy days. There are 60.8 rainy days annually in the 95130 zip code, which is about average compared to other places in California. The rainiest season is Spring when it rains 50% of the time and the driest is Autumn with only a 2% chance of a rainy day.

There is rarely any recorded snowfall in the 95130 zip code, ranking it as one of the least snowy places in California. Any measurable snowfall is a rare occurance in the 95130 zip code.

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David · San Jose, CA

Crime is overrated in this area

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in this area for 26 years and have a different experience with the crime rate than what I would expect with the rating of this site. Greater San Jose is a More

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