Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Rancho Cordova features a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa). Temperatures typically range between 9 °C (48 °F) and 25 °C (77 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -3 °C (27 °F) or can rise to as high as 43 °C (110 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 674 mm (26.5 inches) and receives 52 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Rancho Cordova enjoys an average of 3432 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 31 minutes to 14 hours 47 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Rancho Cordova are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 24 to 25 °C (75 - 77 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 9 to 11 °C (48 - 52 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Rancho Cordova experiences 155 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 5 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 24°C (75°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
33°C (93°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
43°C (110°F) |
43°C (109°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
| Mean maximum | 20°C (68°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
40°C (104°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
| Average high | 14°C (58°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
32°C (91°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
32°C (89°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 9°C (49°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
| Average low | 5°C (42°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
| Mean minimum | -1°C (31°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
| Minimum | -1°C (30°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
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Rancho Cordova usually has the most precipitation in January, February and March, with an average of 9 rainy days and 122 mm (4.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Rancho Cordova are July, August and September. On average, 1 mm (0.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 128 (5.0) | 118 (4.7) | 119 (4.7) | 54 (2.1) | 25 (1.0) | 5 (0.2) | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | 3 (0.1) | 41 (1.6) | 66 (2.6) | 116 (4.6) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 10 |
The sunniest months in Rancho Cordova are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 12 hours 22 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Rancho Cordova: January, February and December receive an average of 6 hours 5 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 149 | 210 | 256 | 299 | 361 | 382 | 394 | 358 | 314 | 284 | 225 | 194 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 49m | 10h 46m | 11h 59m | 13h 13m | 14h 16m | 14h 47m | 14h 30m | 13h 34m | 12h 22m | 11h 8m | 10h 3m | 9h 31m |
Rancho Cordova experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Rancho Cordova UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Rancho Cordova. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Rancho Cordova's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
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