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Palm trees and the iconic Hoover Tower within Stanford University in Palo Alto, California
Palm trees and the iconic Hoover Tower within Stanford University in Palo Alto, California

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Palo Alto, California, is another refreshing winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C) and an average high of 57.6°F (14.2°C). Palo Alto signifies an average high-temperature of a still mild 57.6°F (14.2°C) in January, closely mirroring the 56.3°F (13.5°C) of December. Weather in January »

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Palo Alto, is another refreshing month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average low of 45.1°F (7.3°C). Palo Alto's average high-temperature in February sits at a still moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C), showing little difference from the previous month. Weather in February »

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is a refreshing month in Palo Alto, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 45.7°F (7.6°C) and an average high of 61.3°F (16.3°C). The shift to March signals an average high-temperature of an enjoyable 61.3°F (16.3°C), subtly varied from February's 59.5°F (15.3°C). Weather in March »

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is another refreshing spring month in Palo Alto, California, with temperature in the range of an average low of 47.1°F (8.4°C) and an average high of 64.9°F (18.3°C). April brings a marginal elevation to a still refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) from March's 61.3°F (16.3°C) in Palo Alto's average high-temperatures. Weather in April »

Weather in May

The last month of the spring, May, is an agreeable month in Palo Alto, California, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 49.6°F (9.8°C). The beginning of May records an average high-temperature of an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C), marking a negligible difference from April's 64.9°F (18.3°C). Weather in May »

Weather in June

The first month of the summer, June, is a warm month in Palo Alto, California, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.8°F (23.8°C) and min 53.8°F (12.1°C). The shift into June brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, moving from an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) in May to a warm 74.8°F (23.8°C). Weather in June »

Weather in July

July, like June, in Palo Alto, California, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.5°F (25.3°C) and min 55.4°F (13°C). The months of July and August see the peak of Palo Alto's temperatures, averaging a high of 77.5°F (25.3°C). Weather in July »

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Palo Alto, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 77.5°F (25.3°C) and 57°F (13.9°C). Palo Alto witnesses its highest average temperatures during July and August, peaking at 77.5°F (25.3°C). Weather in August »

Weather in September

September, the first month of the autumn in Palo Alto, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 76.5°F (24.7°C) and 56.7°F (13.7°C). September's presence records an average high-temperature of a still warm 76.5°F (24.7°C), closely mirroring August's climate. Weather in September »

Weather in October

October, the same as September, in Palo Alto, California, is an agreeable autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.5°F (12.5°C) and max 70.3°F (21.3°C). In October, the average high-temperature marginally drops from a moderately hot 76.5°F (24.7°C) in September to an agreeable 70.3°F (21.3°C). Weather in October »

Weather in November

November, the last month of the autumn in Palo Alto, is another comfortable month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 49.3°F (9.6°C) and an average high of 62.8°F (17.1°C). November signifies a gentle decline in Palo Alto's average high-temperature, easing from a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) in October to an enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C). Weather in November »

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Palo Alto, is still a refreshing month, with an average temperature ranging between max 56.3°F (13.5°C) and min 45.5°F (7.5°C). With an average high-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C), December is the coldest month. Weather in December »
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How many days does it rain?

In Palo Alto, during the entire year, the rain falls for 63.3 days and collects up to 9.53" (242mm) of precipitation.

What is the wettest month?

February is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 7.8 days and accumulates 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When is the lowest UV index in Palo Alto?

The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

What is the most humid month in Palo Alto?

The most humid month is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

When is Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Palo Alto?

On Sunday, March 10. 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time starts, and the time zone changes from PST to PDT. Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 3. 2024, at 2:00 am, and the time zone reverts from PDT to PST.

When is the highest UV index in Palo Alto?

The months with the highest UV index are April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

When are the longest days?

The month with the longest days is June, with an average of 14h and 42min of daylight.

What time of the year is the hottest?

The months of July and August are noted for their peak temperatures, with an average high-temperature of 77.5°F (25.3°C).

What is the driest month?

The only month without rainfall is July.

What month has the most sunshine?

With an average of 12.1h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

When does it rain?

January through June, August through December are months with rainfall.

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

What is the coldest month?

The month of December, characterized by an average high of 56.3°F (13.5°C) and a low of 45.5°F (7.5°C), is recognized as the coldest in Palo Alto.

What is the month with the shortest days?

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

Average temperature
Palo Alto, CA

Average temperature - Palo Alto, CA

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (77.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.3°F).

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (45.1°F).

Average pressure
Palo Alto, CA

Average pressure - Palo Alto, CA

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed
Palo Alto, CA

Average wind speed - Palo Alto, CA

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.9mph).

Average humidity
Palo Alto, CA

Average humidity - Palo Alto, CA

The month with the highest relative humidity is March (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (65%).

Average rainfall
Palo Alto, CA

Average rainfall - Palo Alto, CA

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").

Average rainfall days
Palo Alto, CA

Average rainfall days - Palo Alto, CA

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.6 days).

Average daylight / Average sunshine
Palo Alto, CA

Average daylight / Average sunshine - Palo Alto, CA

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days
Palo Alto, CA

Average sunshine days - Palo Alto, CA

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (18 days).

Average UV index
Palo Alto, CA

Average UV index - Palo Alto, CA

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average visibility
Palo Alto, CA

Average visibility - Palo Alto, CA

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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